PhD Students and Postdoc Positions: Join the Zhu’s Group at UNC Charlotte for exciting research opportunities in computational materials science. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for multiple positions with potential start dates in Spring/Fall 2024.
Designation: PhD Students and Postdocs
Research Area: Computational Materials Science
Location: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Eligibility/Qualification: Prospective students must be enrolled in UNC-Charlotte’s PhD program in Mechanical Engineering. For more information about the position and application details, please visit here.
Job Description:
The selected candidates will be actively involved in ongoing projects at Zhu’s Group, which include:
- New Organic Materials Discovery: Utilizing atomistic modeling and machine learning.
- High Throughput Screening: Focusing on inorganic electrodes and batteries.
- Computational Methodology Development: Specifically in crystal structure prediction and materials screening.
- Materials Informatics Tool Development: Creating and applying innovative tools.
Throughout the PhD program, students are expected to develop strong skills and expertise in programming and their chosen area of materials science or mechanical engineering.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send informal inquiries along with their CV and transcripts to Prof. Qiang Zhu at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
Email: qzhu@uncc.edu (Please use “Prospective PhD Student/Postdoc” as the email subject).
Last Date for Apply: Rolling admissions; apply at your earliest convenience to secure your position in our dynamic research group.
Table 1: Research Areas
| Research Area | Description |
|---|---|
| New Organic Materials Discovery | Atomistic modeling and machine learning approach. |
| High Throughput Screening | Focus on inorganic electrodes and batteries. |
| Computational Methodology Development | Crystal structure prediction and materials screening. |
| Materials Informatics Tool Development | Development and application of innovative tools. |
Table 2: Contact Information
| Contact Person | Prof. Qiang Zhu |
|---|---|
| Department | Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science |
| University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| qzhu@uncc.edu | |
| Email Subject | Prospective PhD Student/Postdoc |
| Application Deadline | Rolling admissions |
