Recruiting

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about Computational Materials Science, Quantum Simulations, or AI-driven Discovery? SMART-DUT Lab is looking for talented, motivated, and curious individuals to join our mission in designing advanced materials for a sustainable future.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from students and researchers at various stages of their academic careers:

• PhD Candidates: Students interested in pursuing deep research in computational chemistry and materials design.

• Master’s Students: Individuals looking to develop specialized skills in molecular modeling and simulation.

• Undergraduate Students: Highly motivated senior students from Chemistry, Physics, or IT departments for their final year projects.

What We Offer

As a member of SMART-DUT, you will benefit from:

• Advanced Training: Master industry-standard tools such as Gaussian, Quantum ESPRESSO, and Machine Learning workflows.

• High-Performance Computing: Access to our dedicated HPC cluster for complex simulations.

• Global Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists from Italy, the Czech Republic, the USA, and Australia.

• Professional Environment: Work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary hub located at the Faculty of Chemistry, DUT.

Current Research Topics for Positions

• Bio-active & Antioxidant Materials 

Molecular docking, antioxidant activity prediction, and screening of natural bioactive compounds. 

• Energy & Catalysis

Green Hydrogen production and CO2 conversion catalysts.

• Battery Materials

Next-generation electrode materials for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries.

• AI & Machine Learning

High-throughput screening and property prediction of novel materials.

• Surface Science

Smart anti-corrosion coatings for extreme environments.

• Green materials

Reducing greenhouse gas

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a CV and a brief Statement of Interest to our leadership team:

• PI: Assoc. Prof. Pham Cam Nam (pcnam@dut.udn.vn)

• Co-PI: Assoc. Prof. Ho Viet Thang (hvthang@dut.udn.vn)