Computational PhD studies at Chicago

CCL 25.10.22 Computational PhD studies at Chicago

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25.10.22 Computational PhD studies at Chicago
Applications are invited for PhD studies in theoretical physical chemistry, focused on computational modeling of nanoscale systems of physical, chemical, and biological origins. The simulated systems have applications as new therapeutics, materials, and nanofluidic systems. Most research projects have a highly interdisciplinary nature, they are often done in close collaborations with top experimental groups around the world, and the results are published in leading journals.

Possible research projects are related to:
1) drug design using classical molecular dynamics simulations and other methods; these bio-related systems are based on novel peptides, dendrimers, nanoparticles, etc.
2) multiscale modeling of materials based on self-assembled peptides, nanoparticles, MOFs, nanocages, etc.
3) nanofluidic studies, desalination, power generation, molecular machines, etc.
4) electronic structure and transport calculations in nanomaterials, energy-related studies, etc.
5) development of novel codes, including machine and deep learning, innovative force fields, etc.

Potential candidates should be motivated and creative, with computational skills and possible background in physics, chemistry, and/or biology. Preliminary knowledge of computational methods used in the above fields is highly welcome. Our graduate students are highly successful in their follow up careers, continue with their postdoctoral research at leading US institutions and obtain faculty positions or quality industrial jobs.

The research will be conducted in the group of Prof. Petr Kral located in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago (). Chicago is a highly multicultural place with a lot of possible activities. The UIC campus is nested within walking distance to downtown.

Interested candidates should send e-mail to: pkral|-|uic.edu

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