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Ph.D. position within NCN SONATA BIS project (No replies)
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Offer description
The fully funded four-year Ph.D. position starts October 1, 2023, available in the Institute of Physics Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland under SONATA BIS Project No. 2021/42/E/ST4/00096 entitled “Quantum chemistry under spatial confinement” (leader dr Szymon Śmiga). (for more details see https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/106311).
Most of the research carried out within the project will focus on the efficient description of chemical and physical properties under quantum-confined in many-electron systems in the context of the Wave Function Theory (WFT) as well as on the Density Functional Theory (DFT). Within the project, we will develop the theory and tools allowing us to study such systems. We will also focus on the development and validation of existing WFT and DFT methods. The PhD student will have the opportunity to realize part of the project tasks in the groups of our international partners involved in the project.
Benefits
We offer 4500 PLN per month stipend, for the whole duration of the PhD. Extra salary is also available depending on the performance. The position is for 48 months. The successful candidate will be part of our highly experienced team. Additional funds are allocated to cover participation in international conferences (1-2 per year) and visits to international partners in Italy and India.
Eligibility criteria
Offer Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL:
MSc in the field of physics, chemistry, computer science, astronomy
REQUIRED LANGUAGES
ENGLISH: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
High motivation, excellent organization skills, openness to new knowledge and people, and acquisition of new skills. Good communication skills, including English proficiency. Good writing skills. Readiness to travel abroad.
Specific Requirements
Training in the field of quantum mechanics and/or quantum chemistry
Knowledge about quantum chemical methods at the level of exchange and correlation effects
Knowledge about Density Functional Theory and Wave Function Theory methods
Very good programming skills (C++, Python will be more than welcome)
Experience with molecular quantum chemical codes (PSI4, PySCF will be more than welcome)
Selection process
Application documents:
A complete application should include the following items: (in Polish or English)
A reference letter
Curriculum vitae (no more than two pages, A4 format) with a particular emphasis on academic achievements (scholarships, publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
Transcript of grades: diploma supplement, or the official transcript of grades, or, if they do not yet have these documents, grade book, or another document listing completed courses and grades. Information about the grading scale must be included;
Master thesis, or, if it is not completed or is not in English or Polish, the extended outline of the thesis.
Motivation letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the implementation of the project (the project abstract can be found in the attachments)
Please send your application documents directly to dr Szymon Śmiga ([email protected])
Application deadline 13.06.2023
Results: 18.06.2023
After the initial recruitment, the applicant is required to submit their application to the online recruitment system of Exact Sciences and Life Sciences Doctoral School (AST NCU).
Institution & location:
Institut of Physics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland.
Toruń is the medieval gothic town of Nicolaus Copernicus and tasty gingerbread. More info about Toruń (link1, link2).