Computational Chemistry and Materials Science Summer Institute

Non-equilibrium and Functional Materials in Materials and Chemistry

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is planning to hold its Computational Chemistry & Materials Science (CCMS) Summer Institute from June 5 to August 12, 2023.

The program gives students the opportunity to work directly with leading LLNL researchers on the development and application of cutting edge methods in computational materials science and chemistry and other related areas of computational science. The 2023 CCMS Summer Institute will focus on “Non-equilibrium and Functional Materials in Materials and Chemistry” to highlight challenges and research opportunities in the development and application of methods to predict, analyze, and optimize the properties of materials for a broad range of applications.

Each student will spend ten to twelve weeks at LLNL or remotely as a guest of an LLNL host scientist working on a computational project in the host’s area of expertise. In addition, leading researchers from universities and national labs will give a series of 2-day mini-courses for the students. These courses will cover state-of-the-art and emerging computational methods in materials science and chemistry.

Program

The program includes research projects on computational materials science and chemistry, weekly lectures by leading experts from universities and national labs, tours of LLNL, and networking activities.

Topics

Program topics include ab initio electronic structure theory, quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, phase field modeling, computational mechanics, and multiscale modeling.

Location

LLNL is located in the beautiful town of Livermore, just 40 miles east of San Francisco. Surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, there’s something for everyone in Livermore, from wine tasting, to cycling, to a brand new cultural center. Explore the links below for more information about this area.

• Livermore Chamber of Commerce 
• Visit Tri-Valley 
• Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center 
• East Bay Regional Park District 

Financial Support

LLNL offers a generous salary and reimbursement of travel to and from LLNL.

Applications

The Institute will establish 10–15 summer fellowships for graduate students. Selections will be made from an open pool of applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in computational sciences.

The application period for 2023 is closed.

Contacts

Questions? Contact us at ccms@llnl.gov