Research Fellow (AI for Electrocatalysis)

We are looking for a Research Fellow to conduct cutting-edge research at the interface of artificial intelligence, computational chemistry, and energy materials. The role will focus on developing AI-driven methods for catalyst and materials discovery, atomistic simulations, and data-driven understanding of complex energy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Outputs: Expected to lead 1–2 and co-author 2–3 high-impact journal publications annually.

Project Management: Assist the PI in managing funded research projects and report research progress regularly.

Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary research team and external collaborators.

  • Research Outputs: Expected to lead 1–2 and co-author 2–3 high-impact journal publications annually.

  • Project Management: Assist the PI in managing funded research projects and report research progress regularly.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary research team and external collaborators to ensure effective project execution.

  • Mentorship: Assist in supervising 1–2 PhD students or junior researchers and support their research development.

Job Requirements:

  • PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrated research experience in computational chemistry, atomistic simulations, machine learning, or artificial intelligence for materials and catalysis.

  • Strong programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing and data analysis.

  • Experience with first-principles calculations (e.g., DFT), molecular dynamics, or machine learning methods is highly desirable.

  • A strong publication record in high-quality international journals.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, present findings, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple research tasks and meet project deadlines.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Summary

Conduct cutting-edge AI, computational chemistry, and energy materials research, developing AI-driven methods for catalyst and materials discovery, atomistic simulations, and data-driven understanding of complex energy systems. Requires a PhD in a relevant discipline, demonstrated research experience, Python programming, scientific computing, and a strong publication record.

Responsibilities

Lead 1-2 and co-author 2-3 high-impact journal publications annually; assist the PI in managing funded research projects and report progress; work with a multidisciplinary team and external collaborators; assist in supervising 1-2 PhD students or junior researchers.

Qualifications

PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline; demonstrated research experience in computational chemistry, atomistic simulations, machine learning, or AI for materials and catalysis; strong publication record in high-quality international journals.

Education requirements

PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Experience requirements

Demonstrated research experience in computational chemistry, atomistic simulations, machine learning, or artificial intelligence for materials and catalysis; strong programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing and data analysis.