One postdoctoral position is available in the Gelb Research
Group at Washington University in St. Louis.

Topic: First-principles simulations of phase equilibria

Fluid phase equilibria at extreme conditions will be studied with
Monte Carlo simulations based on first-principles (ab initio) energy
evaluations. These methods will be applied in a survey of the
high-temperature fluid phase behavior of elemental systems across
the periodic table, including liquid-liquid and liquid-vapor
transitions in lithium and sodium, boron, carbon, phosphorous, and
sulfur and selenium. The solubility of various elements in liquid
metals will also be considered, and later work will extend to molecular
fluids and coupled chemical and phase equilibria.

Applicants for this position should have some experience in molecular
simulation and a good understanding of statistical thermodynamics.
Expertise with first-principles methods, especially density functional
theories, is highly desirable but not absolutely necessary. The
initial appointment will be for one year, renewable for additional
years by mutual consent. The position is available starting
immediately. For further information or to apply, please contact:

Dr. Lev Gelb
gelb @ wustl.edu
http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/faculty/gelb/
Department of Chemistry,
Washington University, Campus Box 1134
St. Louis, MO 63130 USA