Description:
Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the area of computational modeling in the group of Professor Horacio D. Espinosa at Northwestern University. The candidate will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and will be involved in projects addressing modeling to understand mechanisms of deformation and failure in 2D and hierarchical composite materials. We pursue a combined experimental-computational approach; therefore, the candidate will be working in close collaboration with experimentalists to facilitate the understanding of experimental findings. Collaborations with groups at other university within a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) project are also anticipated.
Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related area is required.
- Working experience in:
- Atomistic modeling using various approximations, e.g., DFT, ReaxFF, REBO, CHARMM, OPLS.
- High performance computing - experienced with compiling and running scalable MD/QM codes on high end parallel machines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Current eligibility to work in the US (i.e., must have OPT, J1 or green card).
To apply:
Interested candidates should email a CV (including list of publications), cover letter describing research experience and interests, and the names and email addresses of three references to Professor Horacio Espinosa at espinosa [at] northwestern.edu (espinosa[at]northwestern[dot]edu).
Lab website: http://clifton.mech.northwestern.edu/~espinosa/