TOPIC: One postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the Density Functional Theory and Quantum Simulations Group of the 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 the material properties. To understand the materials properties 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 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 with at least provisional PhD degree or full degree. The potential candidate obtained his/her PhD degree within two to three years from date of application are also eligible to apply.

We are looking for the motivated, creative, ambitious candidates who can work with other group members. The candidate should posses and have demonstrated a strong background in using density functional theory (DFT), computational materials science and electronic structure calculations. A strong application will include an innovative, original, and feasible research proposal. A 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 contract is for one year from 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.