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Subject: Postdoc position on electrode surfaces at Cambridge University<br =
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From: Paul Bristowe<br />
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Date: 24-Oct-2011 15:53<br />
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<p><strong>First principles modelling of the surface reactivity of fuel cel=
l electrodes<br/>
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Applications are invited for a <strong>Research Associate</strong> to perfo=
rm advanced density functional calculations of the surface structure, chemi=
stry and reactivity of selected anode materials associated with the design =
of new high temperature electrolyser/fuel cell systems. Possible materials =
include La<sub>x</sub>Sr<sub>1-x</sub>MnO<sub>3-&delta;</sub>, La<sub>x</su=
b>Sr<sub>1&minus;x</sub>FeO<sub>3&minus;&delta;</sub>, La<sub>x</sub>Sr<sub=
>1-x</sub>Co<sub>y</sub>Fe<sub>1-y</sub>O<sub>3-&delta;</sub> and Ba<sub>x<=
/sub>Sr<sub>1&minus;x</sub>Co<sub>0.8</sub>Fe<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>3 &minus; =
&delta;</sub>. The calculations will proceed in parallel with experimental =
studies on the same materials performed in collaboration with groups at <st=
rong>MIT</strong> and <strong>Tsinghua University</strong>. The combined pr=
oject aims to develop high-efficiency, regenerative solid oxide cells and s=
tacks for liquid fuel production from the co-electrolysis of steam and carb=
on dioxide using nuclear energy as the high-temperature heat source. This i=
s a new technology that enables nuclear plants to store energy and to opera=
te in a load-following mode. The research focuses on materials behaviour an=
d process design, using advanced experimental and computational methods, to=
 optimize the longevity and cost-effectiveness of the technology. The Tsing=
hua group are performing the electrochemical testing and performance optimi=
sation, the MIT group are characterising the oxide surfaces and gaseous rea=
ctions and the <strong>Atomistic Simulation Group at Cambridge</strong> are=
 performing the density functional modelling to address the key issues of e=
lectrode stability and degradation. <br/>
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Suitable candidates should have a PhD in condensed matter physics, chemistr=
y or materials science and have experience with density functional calculat=
ions and large scale computing. He/she should be able to interact closely w=
ith the experimental groups and be prepared to travel to the US and China. =
Most of the large scale computing will be performed on the HPC system at th=
e University of Cambridge.<br/>
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The position is funded by the Low Carbon Energy University Alliance and is =
available immediately for 1 year. The starting salary will be on the Univer=
sity RA1A scale grade 7 (&pound;27,428 - &pound;35,788) depending on experi=
ence.<br/>
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Information about the Atomistic Simulation Group at Cambridge is available =
at http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/asg/index.shtml. Informal enquiries can be made=
 to Dr Paul Bristowe, e-mail: pdb1000-at-cam.ac.uk.<br/>
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Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for tw=
o referees and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from =
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/office/hr/forms/chris6/) and be sent to Dr Paul =
Bristowe, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cam=
bridge, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK.</p><br />
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