The Computational Materials and Mechanics Group (CMMG) at the University of Connecticut has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the modeling of mechanical behavior of composite materials across multiple scales starting immediately.
The postdoctoral researcher will use atomistic modeling methods (density functional theory and molecular dynamics), and mesoscale modeling methods to investigate the links between atomic-scale microstructure and the properties/behavior of materials under extreme environments. Any experience in modeling of polymer composites is preferred. More details of the research being done in the group can be found at: http://dongare.group.uconn.edu/.
Qualifications:
· PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related area
· First author publications focused on the applications of classical molecular dynamics simulations, density functional theory calculations, or mesoscale modeling methods
· Experience in coding and development/implementation of algorithms is essential
Interested candidates should send a CV, contact information of at least three professional references, and two representative journal publications (First author) to Prof. Avinash Dongare at dongare [at] uconn.edu (dongare[at]uconn[dot]edu).