Postdoctoral Research Fellow: charge storage mechanism and transport kinetics of sodium ions in bat
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Australia
- Closing date
- Oct 16, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics and Statistics
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent international reputation, which has been built over four decades at the University.
With 35 academic staff, including 20 professors, the School provides quality programs and leadership in chemical engineering education, research and development, and expert consulting to support the process industries. The School conducts undergraduate teaching in the disciplines of chemical, biological, environmental and metallurgical engineering and teaches into postgraduate programs in growing fields including integrated water management and energy studies. The School’s project centered curriculum was recently chosen in a RAE & MIT study as one of six global exemplars in leading engineering education. UQ Chemical Engineering was ranked in the top 16 worldwide in the 2012 QS rankings for chemical engineering and was the top ranking school in Australia. It was also given the highest score for chemical engineering in Australia in the recent ERA study.
Information about the Faculty and the School may be accessed on the Faculty’s web site at
The role
The successful appointee will work on a multi-disciplinary research project funded by Australian Research Council, focusing on fundamental study on charge storage mechanism and transport kinetics of sodium ions in batteries and capacitors using computational methods. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with other experimental research staff and PhD students to share research results. You will also be participating in supervising a PhD candidate.
The person
Applicants should possess a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Physical Chemistry, or related scientific field, such as Materials Science and Electrochemistry. Research experience on computational modeling and simulation of charge transport phenomena in both solid and liquid phases related to rechargeable batteries and electrochemical capacitors is essential. Knowledge of electric double layer theory, electrochemical energy storage, and electrolyte interface phenomena is desired. Experience on using classical or ab initio molecular dynamics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of liquid electrlytes, and quantum mechanical calculations is important.
The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.
Remuneration
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Research Academic Level A for two years with possible extension (up to 2-3 years). The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533.50 - $87,535.13 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,504.19 - $102,416.10 p.a.).
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Professor George Zhao at george.zhao@uq.edu.au
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
For information on completing the application process click here.
Reference: 500948
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