RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Accelerating Materials Research via Computation-Aided Neutron Spectroscopy
Location
NIST Center for Neutron Research
| opportunity |
location |
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| 50.61.01.C1103 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Wei Zhou |
wzhou@nist.gov |
301.975.8169 |
Description
Neutron spectroscopy is a premier tool for probing atomic dynamics, yet extracting physical insights from experimental data remains a significant computational challenge. Traditional methods—Empirical Force Fields and Density Functional Theory (DFT)—frequently fail to balance the necessary accuracy with the required computational scale. Our group is developing a high-performance computational framework to bridge this gap. By leveraging material simulation and Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials (MLIPs), we aim to accelerate the interpretation of inelastic (INS) and quasi-elastic neutron scattering (QENS) data, enabling the study of larger, more complex material systems than ever before.
key words
Neutron Scattering (Inelastic & Quasi-elastic); Computational Materials Science; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials; Molecular Dynamics; Atomic Vibrations; Lattice Dynamics
Eligibility
citizenship
Open to U.S. citizens
level
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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