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McGill University

Research Associate

Montreal

PART TIME

December 3, 2024

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering at Mc Gill University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to lead and conduct research in the field of computational materials science in collaboration with the Research Supervisor. This position will involve developing automatically parallel high-throughput computational workflows to screen doping elements for inhibiting the growth of thermally grown oxide (TGO). The successful candidate will contribute to conducting research projects and is responsible for achieving the project’s objectives. As required, the successful candidate is responsible for the functional supervision of the Research Assistant(s) and/or Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construct supercell models for grain boundaries (GBs) and interfaces in TGO for first principles and molecular dynamics simulations

Examines the interactions between the doping elements and other defects in TGO, particularly in the vicinity of GBs and interfaces, using computational methods and techniques

Develop an advanced machine learning (ML) framework, incorporating structural and physical features obtained from simulations, to predict essential thermodynamic and kinetic metrics controlling the growth of the TGO layer;

Writes scientific reports, papers, or articles related to research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Material Engineering or equivalent

Has at least five (5) years of research experience

Advanced proficiency in first-principles, molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations.

Advanced proficiency in high-throughput computing and GPU computing.

Strong expertise in grain boundaries and defect dynamics in oxide materials.

Strong expertise and prior experiences in machine learning and deep learning.

Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Mining and Materials Engineering

Number of Positions:

Supervisor:

Professor Jun Song

Total Hours Per Week:

Hourly Salary:

$32.60

Location:

Mc Gill Downtown Campus

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université Mc Gill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais. Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau # 4 (qualificatif) sur une échelle de 0-4.»

“Knowledge of French and English: Mc Gill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.”

Immigration Stipulation (Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only): In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

Hourly Salary:

$32.60

Hours per Week:

9 (Part time)

Location:

Wong Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-12-02

Position End Date:

2025-01-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-12-09

This position is covered by the Association of Mc Gill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

Mc Gill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Mc Gill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

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