Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Maryland
2 Postdoctoral Positions in Molecular Electronics
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Two postdoctoral positions are available starting September 2004 to work with
D.Kosov at the University of Maryland. The research projects focus on the
development and applications of theoretical and computational methods for the
investigation of electron transport in molecular wire junctions.
Topical Areas:
(1) Development of ab initio transport code to compute molecular I-V
characteristics, geometry and its evolution during transport;
(2) vibrational and electronic spectroscopy to monitor and to control
transport properties of molecular wires;
(3) Non-equilibrium, current-dependent Born-Oppenheimer potential energy
surfaces of molecular devices (current induced forces, electromigration, and
current-induced device breakdown; heating in molecular junction via
current-induced vibrations).
Familiarity with modern electron transport theory (e.g. non-equilibrium
Green's functions), profound knowledge of electronic structure methods or
scattering theory and programming experience are desired. Both positions are
available for a year with a possibility of extension for another year.
Interested applicants should contact D.Kosov
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