Ph.D. Position in Computational Materials Science for Battery Research at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HITsz)

Position Overview 

We invite applications for one Ph.D. position starting in September 2025, focusing on computational modeling of battery materials using at least one of the following methods: first-principles calculations (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and phase-field modeling. The research will target critical challenges in: 

1. Novel materials discovery for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) using calculations;

2. Investigating material and structure degradation caused by mechano-electrochemical coupling mechanisms at electrodes and interfaces in the above devices.

Key Qualifications 

- Master’s degree in Materials Science, Computational Physics/Chemistry, Mechanics, or related fields. 

- Proficiency in at least one computational tool: VASP, ABINIT, LAMMPS, GROMACS, Moose, Comsol. 

Funding and Benefits 

- Full tuition waiver + stipend (5,0000 RMB per year). 

- Access to high-performance computing clusters (CPU/GPU resources). 

- Support for international conference attendance. 

- Program duration: 4 years (Master’s holders)

Application Materials 

Submit the following to yanzilin@hit.edu.cn by May 31, 2025: 

1. CV (in English/Chinese) with GPA, research experience, and publications/code samples (if applicable). 

2. A 1-page research proposal aligned with the advertised topics. 

3. Contact information for two academic referees. 

Supervisor

Dr. Zilin Yan, Associate Professor (Group Website: https://faculty.hitsz.edu.cn/yanzilin)