The Condensed Matter Theory and Simulation group at the “Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati” (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position, at the associate professor level, from outstanding candidates with a strong research record in materials and molecular modelling, with emphasis on materials and processes for energy production, conversion, and storage. This may include, but not be limited to, catalysis and photocatalysis, and materials for thermoelectric or electrochemical devices.

The successful candidate is expected to work as an independent principal investigator, promoting and leading applied research to complement the more theoretically oriented expertise of the SISSA groups, as well as to attract external funds. S/he will join the SISSA PhD teaching programme and supervise graduate students.

The deadline for submitting the expressions of interest, in English and only via Academic Jobs Online (Ref: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11071), is June 17, 2018. They should include:

* Curriculum Vitae with a complete publication list and the names of up to three referees.
* Description of current research interests.
* List of ten publications of greatest interest for the selection.

SISSA is a leading international research institution offering PhD and PostDoctoral training, beautifully located at and overseeing the northernmost spot of the Mediterranean Sea. It is in favor of family-friendly, gender balanced and diverse academic environment. It offers first rate facilities including subsidized daycare. Italian law recognizes parental leave as an individual right for each parent.

SISSA hosts renowned materials modeling and scientific computing groups, and offers first-rate HPC facilities, both in-house and off-campus. Strong collaborations are ongoing with top scientific institutions, including the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, the University of Trieste, the National Research Council (CNR), and the Elettra-Fermi synchrotron radiation facility. All of its activities are held in English. More information about the school and the group can be found at http://www.sissa.it/ and http://www.sissa.it/cm/ .

Upon receipt and evaluation of the expressions of interest, the SISSA governing bodies will deliberate on the opening of the position according to the provisions of the Italian law.