The Modelling and Simulation in Life and Material Sciences group, at the Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM), and the Computational Studies group, at CIC Energigune (CICE), are seeking for a PhD student. The project focuses on the use of computational techniques to predict and design novel energy storage materials for application in rechargeable batteries. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of Mathematicians, Physicists and Chemists.

The position has a duration of 4 years and can also fund the doctoral course tuition fees and predoctoral mobility (up to 6,250€ in total). Those PhD Students that defend their thesis before the 4-year period will be issued to 1-year postdoctoral contract. The programme is open to students of any nationality and the period to apply is from 13th to 27th of September 2016, 15:00 CET.

We are looking for a candidate with a Master degree in Computational Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or other related topics.

The candidate shall possess a good background in molecular quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics or molecular simulation methods. Good expertise in density functional theory and possibly classical molecular dynamics will be an asset. Experience of scientific programming is also desirable. Good command of English is required.

The final application must be done electronically at the Spanish MINECO web page, before September 27. More info and access to the application procedure at: 

http://www.bcamath.org/3predoctoralseveroochoa2016/

Inquiries/Contact:

Elena Akhmatskaya: [email protected]

Javier Carrasco: [email protected]