The project:

The newly established Collaborative Research Center 1585 of the German Research Foundation (DFG Sonderforschungsbereich) at the University of Bayreuth has the vision to control the flow of ions, molecules, electrons and heat by nanostructuring model materials. To achieve the goals, synthesis, processing, cutting-edge characterization and theory are combined to develop a fundamental understanding of multiple transport phenomena.

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Embedded into the CRC, project C02 (Friedrich/Pauly) combines experiment and theory to understand and control the anisotropic heat and electron transport in nanostructured materials based on two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). By applying novel methods, our experimental partners (Friedrich group) will synthesize inorganic-organic hybrid materials and measure thermal transport. In the theoretical part, led by the Pauly group at University of Augsburg, the influence of varying hard-soft interfaces on transport in- and cross-plane will be modelled. 

Job-specific tasks:

• Develop and apply material-specific methods to model heat transport in 2D layered nanostructured materials theoretically and to determine the anisotropic thermal conductivity.
• Studies with force fields, molecular dynamics simulations and modern electronic structure methods such as density functional theory.

Job-specific profile:​

• Master's degree in physics, chemistry or materials science (diploma or equivalent).
• Solid background in (theoretical) physics, physical chemistry or materials science.
• Experience in quantum transport, material-specific modelling and simulation (density functional theory (DFT), force fields, …) and programming are welcome​.

Job-specific offers:

• Training on modern theoretical problems and methods (quantum transport, DFT, force fields, molecular dynamics, high-performance computing,…).
• Position payed at the salary scale 75% E13.

If you have any questions or you would like to apply, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Fabian Pauly ([email protected]).

If you want to apply please send the relevant application documents (succinct motivation letter, explaining your reasons for wanting to join this CRC and project C02; max. 3-page CV; certificates, and copies of records of your BSc and MSc) by 14.09.2023 using the subject line "MultiTrans, Project C02". The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements. 

Application link: https://www.sfb-multitrans.uni-bayreuth.de/en/job-vacancies/phd/C02P/index.html