PhD Position in Computational Nanomechanics/Materials Science at NJIT, New Jersey, USA

Location: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (http://mie.njit.edu) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://www.njit.edu). NJIT is located at Newark ( near New York City and Philadelphia ). Interested candidates should send an email with a detailed CV to Dr. Dibakar Datta (Email address: dibakar.datta@njit.edu ). 

Start Date: The position will start in Fall 2020 (September 2020). 

Research Description: The selected student will primarily work on Atomistic and Molecular Modeling. 

 - Modeling of Energy Systems: Molecular Dynamics and Density Functional Theory simulation of energy systems e.g., Lithium-ion Battery, Nanomaterials/Nanoparticle for Energy Storage and Conversion.

 - Mechanics of Nanomaterials: Different aspects of Mechanics (e.g. Fracture, Friction) of various nanomaterials: Graphene and its derivatives, Molybdenum Disulfides, and different other 2D nanomaterials and Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (TMDC).

Candidate’s background : 

 - The position requires an undergraduate/master degree or equivalent within Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Civil/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering.

 - Background in Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulation, Density Functional Theory (DFT) is preferred – but not essential. Candidate should have a strong interest in learning MD, DFT, and related tools (e.g., LAMMPS, VASP).

Funding: The position is fully funded. 

Application: Interested candidates should send an email with a detailed CV to Dr. Dibakar Datta (Email address: dibakar.datta@njit.edu ). Please email Dr. Datta for any questions.