Postdoc in Theoretical Physical Chemistry (M/F)

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Postdoc in Theoretical Physical Chemistry (M/F)

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Offer DescriptionThe postdoctoral fellow will participate in the SENSES (making Sense of Electrical Noise by Simulating Electrolyte Solutions) research project, coordinated by Benjamin Rotenberg. The general objective is to provide an integrated understanding of electrical fluctuations in bulk, interfacial and confined ionic fluids. These fluctuations are a powerful yet neglected source of information on these complex liquids, but they require appropriate theoretical tools to be interpreted.In this context, the PDRA will investigate how much information NMR relaxometry experiments can provide on the multiscale dynamics of individual ions. For quadrupolar nuclei, the relaxation of the magnetization reflects the fluctuations of the electric field gradient (EFG) at the nucleus. Using molecular simulations, we will consider bulk, complex electrolytes relevant for energy storage applications, and the effect of interfaces for simpler aqueous electrolytes near solid walls, in particular minerals such as clays. The dynamics on longer time scales will also be explored using Langevin dynamics and mesoscopic lattice-based simulations, as well as analytical theories. The possibility to extract information on these mechanisms from experiments will be examined in collaboration with the experimentalists experts of NMR relaxometry in the PHENIX laboratory.The postdoctoral fellow will in particular:

• develop new theoretical approaches to model and interpret electrical noise in electrolyte solutions
• perform molecular dynamics and/or mesoscopic simulations
• develop software to analyse these simulations (based on existing tools available in the laboratory)
• interact with other participants in the project and experimental collaborators
• disseminate research via scientific publications and conferences

The PHENIX laboratory (Physical chemistry of electrolytes and interfacial nanosystems) is a joint research unit between CNRS and Sorbonne Université. It is located on the Pierre et Marie Curie Campus, in the center of Paris. It consists of ~90-100 people, including academic staff, PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, and conducts research in the fields of Energy (electrochemical storage, recycling…), Health (nanoparticles for imaging, …) and Environment (waste disposal, water treatment, …).
The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the “multiscale modelling and experiments” group and conduct research in the framework of the ERC project SENSES. Access will be provided to computational resources at the lab and University levels.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicResearch Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Chemistry » Computational chemistry Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationEligibility criteriaCandidates should have at the beginning of the contract a PhD in Physical Chemistry or in Physics, as well as a research experience relevant for the topic/activities of the present project. A good experience in classical molecular or mesoscopic simulation is expected, as well as a good knowledge of the associated theoretical and numerical tools (Statistical Mechanics of liquids…; some programming skills in at least one of: Python, Fortran, C, C++, …). Written/oral communication in English is necessary (knowledge of French is not).Additional commentsThe duration of the contract could be extended later to 24 months.Start of the contract possible as soon as possible, but no later than January 2025, depending on your availability.Please include in your application the name and contact information of at least one reference, who could be contacted during the evaluation process.This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No. 863473 SENSES). Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute PHysicochimie des Electrolytes et Nanosystèmes InterfaciauX Country France City PARIS 05 GeofieldContact CityPARIS 05 WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Paris

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Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:14:14 GMT

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