The Center for Research and Development of Functional Materials (CDMF) based in the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil – one of the Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers (RIDCs) supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) – offers a post-doctoral opportunity to develop the research project “Simulation of electrochemical processes and materials for storage and energy conversion using the finite element method’”.
The candidate who wishes to apply for the position must have a PhD in Chemistry, experience in the area of fundamental electrochemistry, with an emphasis on modelling of electrochemical processes. Must have mastery of the partial differential equations that govern the phenomena of transport by diffusion, migration and convection in aqueous and porous media. Have knowledge of the mechanisms involved in the variation of interfacial pH, ionic transport through nanochannels and interaction of nanostructures with light. To prove the ability to calculate the real faradaic contribution in ultrafast voltammetry by simulation and current distribution in thin layer cells. At the same time, he/she must have experience with the finite element numerical method, in particular to prove your knowledge of the COMSOL Multiphysics software, as well as numerical error minimization strategies and circumventing convergence problems.
Candidates must send the following documents to bolsapdecp@gmail.com:
1. Letter of interest;
2. A curriculum, describing academic background, publications, and information to prove your scientific experience in the project area;
3. Names and e-mails of two people as a reference.
Additional information: http://cdmf.org.br/.
This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationalities. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP’s Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 7,373.10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity.
