Post Doctoral Scholar, Physics

The Computational Materials for Energy Technologies (CoMET) group, led by Assistant Professor Duy Le in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF), seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct cutting‑edge research in materials for energy applications, focusing on electrocatalysis and battery technologies.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance. For additional information about this position, please contact Duy Le .

• Perform computational modeling using DFT, GC‑DFT, MD (AIMD, classical force fields, MLIP force fields)
• Develop machine‑learning models for liquid‑solid, solid‑solid, and gas‑solid interfaces.
• Analyze and disseminate research results through peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Manage collaborations with other research teams (internal and external).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to grant proposal development and preparation.

Must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong background in heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, and/or battery technologies.
• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations, including AIMD.
• Experience with machine‑learning interatomic potentials.
• Strong programming experience with PyTorch for machine learning and scientific computing applications.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

• CV/Resume
• One‑page statement summarizing candidate's expertise, experience, research interests, and suitability for the position (Times New Roman, 11pt, single‑spaced).
• Contact information for at least two professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

When applying, please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow additional documents later.

The Ph.D. must be conferred before the commencement of employment in the Postdoctoral Associate position at UCF.

State benefits eligibility for OPS employees is subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions have no entitlement to paid time off.

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

$58,000.00 per year

College of Sciences (COS) – Department of Physics

Varies.

Fixed Term

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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