{"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":"2026-07-17T01:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T05:11:47","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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"><strong>Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Atomistic Modeling of Energy Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research Focus Areas:<\/strong> Surface science, catalysis, and electrocatalysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates 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. More information about the position and how to apply can be found here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com\/careers\/job\/Orlando-FL-Main-Campus\/Post-Doctoral-Scholar--Physics_R113708?source=LinkedIn\">APPLY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3d30f2aeefa3dfc5a715e7932b6cf26d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"><strong>Graduate (PhD or MS) Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#0000ff\"> <strong>Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Computational Materials Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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. Prior coding experience is a plus but not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Get Involved:<\/strong>\u00a0Email Dr. Duy Le or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/64948d921c914afc9a5e8467710a2e41@ucf.edu\/meetingtype\/uOYRaFOdYUG9J-wh1TNEKQ2?anonymous&amp;ismsaljsauthenabled&amp;ep=mlink\">have a meeting with him<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about current projects and how you can contribute. You can get paid for your research time If you have an active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/federal-work-study\/\"><strong>Federal Work Study Award<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Atomistic Modeling of Energy Materials We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the CoMET team to develop advanced atomistic modeling methods and to apply them to the study of energy materials. 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