oint PhD Studentship: DFT-based Simulations of Energy Materials and Quantum Computer Materials (Hong-Kong & Taiwan) ===================================================================================== Project 1 description (Catalyst): Metal catalysts applied on fuel cells by using density functional theory (DFT) 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 ===================================================================================== Project 2 description (Quantum Sensing and Quantum Computer Materials): Paramagnetic color centers in diamond and related wide band gap materials . 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. 3) Surface functionalization effect on diamond and related wide band gap materials. ===================================================================================== 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. Another 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. ===================================================================================== Starting Term: Spring 2018 or Fall 2018 Funding Notes: Contact Employer Supervisor(s): Dr. Jyh-Pin Chou, [email protected] (Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong) Prof. Tsan-Yao Chen, [email protected] (Department of Engineering and System Science, NTHU, Taiwan) Interested candidate please send your CV directly to [email protected] --

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