Molecular Simulation of Nanoporous Materials

Group of Prof. Randy Snurr, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University

http://zeolites.cqe.northwestern.edu/

We anticipate several post-doc openings in 2009 for projects related to guest molecules in nanoporous materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs are promising new materials for a variety of applications, including catalysis, energy storage, and adsorption separations. Applications of interest to us currently include adsorption separations, sensing, removal of contaminents from air streams, and catalysis. The projects will involve Monte Carlo simulations, molecular dynamics simulations, and quantum chemical calculations of adsorption thermodynamics, diffusion, and catalysis in MOFs. There is an opportunity for close collaboration with experimental groups. The positions require a strong background in molecular modeling algorithms and software development. Good communication skills will also be required to work with our experimental collaborators and industrial partners.

Interested candidates should send a CV (in pdf) and the names and contact information for 3 references to snurr <at> northwestern <dot> edu