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Density-Functional Theory Studies of Binary Nanocrystal Solids

Location

Naval Research Laboratory, DC, Materials Science & Technology

opportunity location
64.15.85.C0186 Washington, DC 203755321

Advisers

name email phone
Steven C. Erwin steven.c.erwin.civ@us.navy.mil 703.899.6821

Description

Nanocrystals of semiconductors, oxides, and metals comprise a distinct class of artificial materials because their electronic, magnetic, and optical properties are strongly controlled by their size and shape. Nanocrystals can be also used as elemental building blocks to create “nanocrystal solids” having long-range crystalline order on a scale that would otherwise require lithography. Compound nanocrystal solids can also be created, such as binary nanocrystal solids, in which two types of nanocrystals differing in size and material composition form an ordered solid. The aim of the research is to elucidate and develop rational design principles, using a combination of density-functional theory and semi-empirical methods, that will ultimately enable experimentalists to create new nanocrystal solids with useful properties.

key words
Nanocrystals; Density-functional theory; Binary nanocrystal solid; Semiconductors

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$99,200.00 $3,000.00

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.

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