PhD and Post-doctoral Associate Positions Available at Rice University

Ph.D and postdoctoral associate positions are available at Rice University in the broad area of atomistic, molecular and multiscale modeling of cement-based materials. The projects include carrying out bottom-up atomistic and microtexture predictive simulations. Computational techniques will be integrated to approaches from statistical mechanics and physical chemistry to provide quantitative predictions of properties of cementitious materials across different time- and length-scales. The research will be carried out at Rice University’s Laboratory for Multiscale
Materials Modeling.

For the post-doctoral position, a Ph.D. in materials science,
chemistry, physics, engineering or a related field is required. The candidate
should have well-developed computational skills, a strong background and
interest in materials modeling and simulation, preferably experience in the areas
of ab-initio calculations, molecular
dynamics and Monte-Carlo atomistic simulations. Good written and spoken communication
skills are expected. 

To apply, please send a CV, several representative publications, and
contact information of three references to rouzbeh [at] rice.edu. Evaluation of candidates will
begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For any
questions, please contact Dr. Rouzbeh Shahsavari:

Contact information:

Rouzbeh Shahsavari, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Principal Investigator, Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Modeling

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Rice University, Houston, TX.

Email: rouzbeh [at] rice.edu

Phone: 617-872-6507