Theoretical methods are developed and used to study and predict the electronic, structural, magnetic, and dynamic properties of a variety of solid-state and large molecular systems, particularly low-dimensional systems such as polymers, surfaces, clusters, and interfaces. Areas of current emphasis include (1) electronic, structural, and transport properties of nanowires including graphene nanoribbons and carbon nanotubes; (2) scattering and magnetic properties of extended defects in graphene; (3) semiconducting polymers; and (4) high-pressure phases of solids.

As an example of such research, work in this project led to the original prediction that if single-wall carbon nanotubes could be made, then they would exhibit remarkable conducting properties. Ongoing and planned efforts include research on the electronic, structural, magnetic, and transport properties of a variety of carbon-based nanostructures.

 

Reference

Gunlycke D, White CT: Nano Letters 10: 3638, 2010

 

key words

Carbon nanotubes; Chain polymers; Condensed phases; Graphene; Graphene nanoribbons; Many-body effects; Materials chemistry; Materials physics; Nanostructures; Nanowires; Transport;

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.