POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION – Hydrogen and ammonia Technologies for SATREPS
NWU and the Faculty of Engineering, through its DSI HySA Infrastructure Center of Competence, a co-hosted entity, are looking for a qualified candidate to apply for a postdoctoral position. Post-doctoral fellowship will be offered that is in line with the NRF allowance and with an option to receive additional income as determined by SARS for each year. Initial appointment is for one year with a possibility of extension. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to support the development of green hydrogen production and ammonia technologies in collaboration with SATREPS consortium.
Requirements
- Recent PhD in chemistry or physics with the focus on ab initio modelling and surface science.
- Expertise in the Python for scripting, advanced-level Linux shell scripting.
- Hands-on expertise with Vienna Ab-initio Simulation Package (VASP), CASTEP/Materials Studio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Origin, and Visualization for Electronic Structural Analysis (VESTA)
- Familiar with laboratory safety and good laboratory practice
- Solid record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences on the subject.
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
- Experience with international collaboration.
Job description
A successful candidate is expected to participate in SATREPS project and conduct computational research around ammonia synthesis in collaboration with relevant colleges in Japan using such materials as, for example, supported ruthenium catalysts with rare earth element oxides Ru/Ba-La-Ce. Develop new methods combining Bayesian optimisation techniques and molecular dynamic calculations with machine learning potentials.
International applicants must be in a position of a valid visa.
Deadline for the application is September 20th 2024. Applications and enquiries must be sent to: Prof Dmitri Bessarabov; e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +27 18 285 2460.