WASHINGTON DC, 1 January 2010 --- A postdoctoral position is available with Steve Erwin in the Center for Computational Materials Science at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. The position is for two years, with a possible extension to three, beginning whenever it is convenient.

The primary focus will be on developing a theory of impurity doping in semiconductor nanocrystals and nanowires. The primary tool will be density-functional theory (DFT) calculations, but other methods may also be appropriate, such as kinetic Monte Carlo and model hamiltonian techniques. More information is available on our recent work on doping semiconductor nanocrystals. An important aspect of the project will be a close interaction with several experimental groups at NRL that will be carrying out colloidal synthesis, doping, and characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals and nanowires.

Applicants should have solid experience with density-functional theory.

The position will be administered by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences as part of the Research Associateship Program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, and must be either citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents holding a green card at the time of application. The current annual stipend for an NRL Associate is $65,048 plus a relocation allowance. [Note: An equivalent position is available to German citizens under the Feodor Lynen Programme of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Please don't hesitate to inquire!]

Applicants should send a curriculum vita by email or fax (use of US Mail is discouraged). Please do NOT send letters of recommendation unless requested.

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Steven C. Erwin, Code 6390                    erwin@dave.nrl.navy.mil
Center for Computational Materials Science           tel 202/404-8630
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC 20375       fax 202/404-7546