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Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Computational Materials Science (UToronto)

The Post-Doctoral Fellow in Computational Materials Science will bring expertise in the design of new nanomaterials for photovoltaics, photocatalysis, catalysis, and/or light emission. The incumbent will participate in the theoretical exploration and design of novel nanomaterials, focusing on optical and electronic properties and chemical reactions. In collaboration with other members of the group, the PDF will characterize the properties of the materials used experimentally and provide guidance for the design of new materials with desired properties for applications in solar cells, lighting, photodetection, photocatalysis and catalysis. The PDF will bring proven expertise in DFT modeling as well as understanding of semiconductor devices and chemistry as needed to enable close and successful collaboration with researchers in chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering.
Experience in some or all of the following areas is required:
- Time-dependent DFT for optical properties and photo-assisted reactions
- Tight-binding DFT
- Modeling quantum-confined nanoscale systems
- Modeling semiconductor and metal surfaces
- Large-scale simulations of systems with more than 1000 atoms
- Modeling surface reactions and kinetic barriers
- Knowledge of FORTRAN and ability to modify available scientific codes
- Computational software: Gaussian, GPAW, Ab-init, DFTB+
The principal goal will be first-authored publications in high-impact journals; accompanied with an expectation that the PDF will devote a fraction of time to co-mentoring graduate students in the group. The fellowship is intended to further the candidate's goal of a tenure-stream position in academia; and/or a position in advanced R&D in industry. Candidates are expected to bring proven leadership in motivating and managing small teams; evidence of excellent organizational and time-management skills; excellent communication skills, including the capacity to offer thoughtful and clear technical guidance on research projects; and clear and efficient writing.

Applications should be sent by July 30, 2015, to Prof. Ted Sargent (ted.sargent@utoronto.ca)
For more information on the group and its research, please see http://light.utoronto.ca.
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