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24.07.03 Ph.D. Positions in Computational Modeling of Soft Materials (Tuscaloosa
The Computational Chemistry List, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
The Turner Lab (https://turnerresearchgroup.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL, USA) is seeking multiple Ph.D. students to work on modeling projects related to molecular simulation and multi-scale modeling for JANUARY 2025 admission.The projects involve molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and the development of advanced kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) simulation tools, so strong programming skills and previous computational experience are desired. Ph.D. students are provided a competitive stipend, as well as free tuition and health insurance.Several different research projects are currently available for students to pursue, and each of the projects is sponsored by a federal agency (National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, and Air Force). Furthermore, each project involves close interaction with experimental collaborators. Current projects include:Molecular Design of Solvents for Directional Solvent Extraction of High-Salinity Brines:
The energy efficiency and selectivity of directional solvent extraction can surpass typical distillation or membrane systems, leading to realistic and environmentally-friendly approaches for water purification.Structural and Performance Behavior of Ionenes:
Ionenes (i.e., cationic polymers formed from condensation reactions) are an emerging class of polymers that can be used in polymeric membrane applications.Upcycling End-of-Life Plastic Waste:
We are developing routes to upcycle (rather than recycle) these wastes into value-added products by performing molecular-level simulations of solvent design and molecular-based separation strategies.The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is the fastest-rising chemical engineering program in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. Over the last five years, research funding in the department has increased by 260% and Ph.D. enrollment has increased by 88%.Interested candidates should contact Prof. C. Heath Turner (hturner@eng.ua.edu) with their CV and a statement of interest in a combined PDF document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (deadline: August 31st). Strong candidates will be provided with a waiver for free application to our graduate program (http://graduate.ua.edu).Please let your prospective employer know that you learned about the job from the Computational Chemistry List Job Listing at http://www.ccl.net/jobs.
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The energy efficiency and selectivity of directional solvent extraction can surpass typical distillation or membrane systems, leading to realistic and environmentally-friendly approaches for water purification.Structural and Performance Behavior of Ionenes:
Ionenes (i.e., cationic polymers formed from condensation reactions) are an emerging class of polymers that can be used in polymeric membrane applications.Upcycling End-of-Life Plastic Waste:
We are developing routes to upcycle (rather than recycle) these wastes into value-added products by performing molecular-level simulations of solvent design and molecular-based separation strategies.The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is the fastest-rising chemical engineering program in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. Over the last five years, research funding in the department has increased by 260% and Ph.D. enrollment has increased by 88%.Interested candidates should contact Prof. C. Heath Turner (hturner@eng.ua.edu) with their CV and a statement of interest in a combined PDF document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (deadline: August 31st). Strong candidates will be provided with a waiver for free application to our graduate program (http://graduate.ua.edu).Please let your prospective employer know that you learned about the job from the Computational Chemistry List Job Listing at http://www.ccl.net/jobs.
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