Join our Group

We are always looking for new group members

Our lab is hiring motivated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. This page is regularly updated to reflect the availability of research funding. Our research interests lie at the interface between computational materials science and the development of new functional materials for applications in energy storage and conversion. We are looking for industrious and inquisitive candidates who can bring novel, interdisciplinary momentum to the field of materials science and energy storage. We are committed to improving diversity in materials science. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Students

Graduate students at Purdue University can contact Prof. Canepa directly with inquiries about joining the group. Prospective graduate students should contact Prof. Canepa in advance and subsequently apply for admission to Purdue University by following these instructions.

Prospective graduate applicants are not required to have prior knowledge of computational chemistry/materials science. However, we do expect some interest in computational science, physics, and chemistry. PhD projects that combine theoretical and experimental research are also very welcome.

Postdoctoral Fellows

Please contact Prof. Canepa for information. Postdoctoral candidates will work with experimental collaborators to guide the prediction of novel compositions of electrode and electrolyte materials for battery applications. Ideal candidates should have:

• Excellent knowledge of electronic structure methods, including density-functional theory;
• A deep understanding of solid-state physics/chemistry and physical chemistry in general;
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and the principles of statistical mechanics;
• Scientific programming skills (desirable);
• Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems and their command line (Bash, csh, etc.).

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae directly to Prof. Canepa. Candidates must hold a PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field by the start of employment. Our group is truly multicultural, and there are no citizenship restrictions. Successful candidates can negotiate their salary based on their experience.