Computational Soft Materials

Due: May 1, 2025

Description

Modeling and simulation of equilibrium properties and dynamic phenomena in soft materials such as polymers, colloids, and complex fluids, play an important role at NIST in the development and interpretation of new measurement techniques, as well as aiding the understanding of the behavior of new materials in existing measurements. In addition, the emerging "materials by design" paradigm places emphasis on the use of computation for the development and design of new materials.

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Education and Experience Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or academically equivalent research doctorate before beginning tenure. The Fellowships Office makes NRC Research Associateship awards at the postdoctoral and senior researcher levels. Postdoctoral Associateships:Applicants must have held the doctorate for less than five years as of the application deadline. Senior Asso...

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Computational Chemistry- Molecular Dynamics- Soft Materials- Polymer Dynamics- Polymer Composites- Colloids- Complex Fluids

Grantor Contact InformationAdvisers: Jack Frank Douglas, Email: jack.douglas@nist.gov, Phone: 301.975.6779; Frederick R. Phelan, Email: frederick.phelan@nist.gov, Phone: 301.975.6761Grantor Emailrap@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office since 1954, these programs offer a comprehensive research experience through a rigorous selection process. The programs aim to: 1) Offer promising postdoctoral and senior scientists/engineers the chance to pursue self-directed research aligned with sponsoring laboratories' goals, 2) Enhance comprehensive research efforts of participating laboratories, 3) Provide recent doctoral graduates a platform for focused research collaboration with permanent laboratory staff, and 4) Foster professional growth by providing opportunities to gain skills, experience, and connections with leading scientists, ultimately enhancing career prospects in academia, industry, or government research roles. The programs provide mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

Additional InformationLocation: Gaithersburg, MD. NIST only participates in the February and August reviews. Additional URLs:

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs

https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fellowships/afrl

https://www.doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01303

https://www.doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01717

https://www.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b07769

https://www.nationalacademies.org

https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D13308589A09EC935FA87723EB963103495DB429AE7F?noSaveAs=1

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/for-applicants

Supporting Linkhttps://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/opportunity.aspx?LabCode=50&ROPCD=506421&RONum=C0165