Joint PhD Studentship: DFT-based Simulations of Energy Materials and Quantum Computer Materials (Hong-Kong & Taiwan)
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Project 1 description (Catalyst):
Metal catalysts applied on fuel cells will be computed by using density functional theory (DFT), such as VASP.
The research highlights are :
1) Oxygen adsorption on bimetallic catalysts
2) Oxygen reduction reactions; search for transition states
3) Hammer Nørskov d-band model
4) catalyst design
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Project 2 description (Quantum Sensing and Quantum Computer Materials):
The aim of the project is to develop methods and study paramagnetic color centers in diamond and related wide band gap materials
by means of first-principles calculations. The research highlights are :
1) Identification and characterization of color centers in diamond and related wide band gap materials.
2) The electronic structure and the fine magnetic properties of the appropriate color centers will be determined by DFT methods.
3) Surface functionalization effect on diamond and related wide band gap materials.
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Studentship Details:
The student will spend 1.5 years at Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU, Taiwan)
under the supervision of Prof. TY Chen and Prof.HY Chen, who has considerable experience in the field of heterogeneous catalysis.
In the following 1.5 years at Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong),
the student will work with Prof. A Hu and Dr. JP Chou, , who has considerable experience in the field of quantum materials.
Major responsibilities
The main responsibilities are to pursue your doctoral studies. A successful student is expected to develop scientific concepts
and communicate the outcomes verbally and in writing and gain the necessary skills to pursue a career in the future.
Position summary:
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of 3 years of studies.
Qualifications
The successful candidates should have:
(1) Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, i.e., TOEFL (over 79, internet based) or IELTS (6.5 or above);
or other test scores (like band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test, with a minimum score of 490)
that may be regarded as equivalent.
(2) Master of Science in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science
(3) Able to work independently and take responsibility for progress and quality of the projects
(4) Experience in computational/theoretical physics or chemistry or Material Science
(5) Basic concepts in quantum mechanics
Application procedure
Application materials should be sent electronically and be attached as compressed (zipped) pdf-files, as below:
• (Required) CV
• (Required) Attested copies and transcripts of TOEFL (>79), IELTS (>6.5), or CET-6 (>490) Certificates (Required)
• (Optional) Personal Statement (1-3 pages where you introduce yourself, motivation of applying for this position,
present your qualifications, future goals...)
• (Optional) Research Plan/Focus.
• (Optional) Previous research fields and main research outcomes. Copies of bachelor and/or master's thesis.
• (Optional) Attested copies and transcripts of completed education and grades.
• (Optional) Two references that we can contact.
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Starting Term: Spring 2018 or Fall 2018
Funding Notes: Contact Employer Supervisor(s):
Dr. Jyh-Pin Chou, jpchou@cityu.edu.hk (Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong)
Prof. Hsin-Yi Chen, Tiffany hsinyi.chen@mx.nthu.edu.tw (Department of Engineering and System Science, NTHU, Taiwan)
Prof. Tsan-Yao Chen, chencaeser@gmail.com (Department of Engineering and System Science, NTHU, Taiwan)
Interested candidate please send your CV directly to jpchou@cityu.edu.hk and hsinyi.chen@mx.nthu.edu.tw |