One Ph.D. position (3 years) in theoretical solid state physics funded by the DFG Research Group 2857: Copper Iodide as Multifunctional Semiconductor is open in the Institute of Condensed Matter Theory and Solid State Optics at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany.

In the DFG Research Group 2857, experimental and theoretical groups work together towards the goal of improving the promising properties of the transparent semiconductor CuI to make it suitable for applications. As a member of the project "Structural, electronic, and transport properties of CuI surfaces and heterostructures from first principles", you will perform ab-initio calculations and theoretically study the properties of CuI surfaces, grain boundaries, or interfaces with other semiconductors and metals. You will support and guide the experimental effort of our partners in the Research Group.

The person to hire should have a background in physics, chemistry, or material science. A sound knowledge of quantum mechanics is also requested. We will favor candidates with programming capabilities and experience with density-functional codes (e.g. VASP, Quantum Espresso, Abinit). Excellent language skills in English are mandatory.

The working contract will be for three years with a salary of 75% of the pay scale TV-L 13. The start date will be 01.01.2023 or when a suitable candidate is found. Applications including a motivation letter, CV, list of courses followed during bachelor and master studies, and at least one reference letter are to be sent by email to [email protected]

For further information please refer to https://jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/a3db70cd4b197b0493d5915fb6ff0ca8aa0b40bd0 or contact Tomáš Rauch.