TOPIC: One postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the Density Functional Theory and Quantum Simulations Group of School of Physical Sciences, NISER, India.

About the project:

Our group focuses on forefront development and computational methods at the interface of physics, chemistry, and materials science (http://www.niser.ac.in/~psamal/). The topic of our current research projects deals with the application of novel approaches in the field of ground and excited-state properties of materials. Also, we develop various density functional methods to understand material properties. To understand the properties of the material we use various freely and commercially available codes such as NWChem, Quantum Espresso, deMon2k, WIEN2k, VASP, FHI-AIMS, Q-Chem, Molpro, ADF, SIESTA, ABINIT, and other ETSF codes. Our various developed methods are interfaced with the aforementioned codes. Application of our developed methods in material science will allow unprecedented new insight in the field of material research. The project may be carried out in collaboration with other research groups.

Candidate Requirements:

The position is open for Indian nationals only. The potential candidate should have submitted the Thesis or obtained his/her Ph.D. degree within two to three years from the date of application (at least two months to spare).

We are looking for motivated, creative, ambitious candidates who can work with other group members. The candidate should possess and have demonstrated a strong background in using density functional theory (DFT) and many-body perturbation theory (MBPT) techniques (In addition, ab-initio molecular dynamics, DMFT, DMRG, QMC, and machine learning experiences will be onus.) in Physics, Chemistry, Computational Materials Science and Engineering. A strong application will include an innovative, original, and feasible research proposal. Prior knowledge in the above mentioned DFT codes will be quite handy. The anticipated salary is around INR50000+HRA and it will vary depending on experience. The term of the contract is for one year from the date of hiring and will be extended to one more year on satisfactory progress.

Applications:

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their application documents (cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publication list, diplomas, description of research experience and motivation, names of at least two academic references) as one pdf document per e-mail to Prof. Prasanjit Samal (E-mail: [email protected]). Start date: as soon as possible.