{"id":199,"date":"2025-08-26T01:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/duyle\/?page_id=199"},"modified":"2026-01-05T22:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T03:05:39","slug":"opening-positions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/duyle\/opening-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-020cb8ac7c20d400d17cf3645c9cdbe1\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"><strong>Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Atomistic Modeling of Energy Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/duyle\/\">CoMET<\/a> team to develop advanced atomistic modeling methods and to apply them to the study of energy materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Focus Areas:<\/strong> Surface science, catalysis, and electrocatalysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong>&nbsp;Candidates should have a strong background in the focus areas listed above, along with demonstrated experience in computational modeling and scientific programming. Experiences in molecular dynamic simulations and machine learning are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong>&nbsp;Interested applicants should email Dr. Duy Le with a CV and a brief statement of research interests. The position will remain open until filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3d30f2aeefa3dfc5a715e7932b6cf26d\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"><strong>Graduate (PhD or MS) Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in pursuing doctoral studies in computational materials science? We are looking for motivated graduate students to join our research group at the University of Central Florida (UCF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are currently a graduate student at UCF<\/strong>, please feel free to email Dr. Duy Le or <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/64948d921c914afc9a5e8467710a2e41@ucf.edu\/meetingtype\/uOYRaFOdYUG9J-wh1TNEKQ2?anonymous&amp;ismsaljsauthenabled&amp;ep=mlink\"><strong>have a meeting with him<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about ongoing research projects and opportunities to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are not yet admitted to UCF<\/strong>\u00a0but are interested in computational materials research, or machine learning, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/graduate\/admissions\/\">apply to our graduate program<\/a>. Be sure to mention that you are interested in joining Dr. Duy Le&#8217;s team in your application materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/graduate\/physics-program\/financial-support\/\">Information about fellowship and\/or assistantship opportunities<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome curious minds eager to explore the frontiers of energy materials through computational modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c0539613ef52c3905964b103ebbbe4cf\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"> <strong>Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Computational Materials Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you an undergraduate student at UCF interested in cutting-edge research? Our group is looking for curious and motivated students to join us in exploring computational materials science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work with atomistic modeling and simulation tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about materials for energy and sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in scientific computing, data analysis, and in applying AI and machine learning in efficient atomistic modeling and simulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Should Apply:<\/strong>&nbsp;Students with a strong interest or background in physics, chemistry, materials science,  computer science, or machine learning are encouraged to reach out. 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