The Mineralogy-Crystallography group at the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy uses experimental and computational methods to study the structure and properties of Earth materials. The PhD position (f/m/x) is funded in the framework of the recently established
DFG Priority Program ‘Reconstructing the Deep Dynamics of Planet Earth over Geologic Time (DeepDyn)’. The project aims for a better understanding of thermal transport across the core-mantle boundary.

YOUR TASKS

» Systematic assessment of various molecular-scale simulation methods to predict the thermal conductivity of crystals
» First-principles simulations of thermal transport properties of minerals at the Earth‘s lowermost mantle conditions
» Development and application of advanced interaction potentials
» Presentation and publication of research results

YOUR PROFILE

» Master‘s degree in Geosciences, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or any related field
» Good knowledge in condensed matter physics, physical and/or computational chemistry
» Basic skills in programming and/or molecular simulations
» Interest in interdisciplinary research including mineralogy, geophysics, computational materials science
» Good command of the English language

The position is available from 01/01/2024. The contract is limited to a duration of three years.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2308-08. The application deadline is 15/09/2023. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Sandro Jahn ([email protected]).

direct link to online application: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/bewerben/1377