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A fully funded Ph.D. position in atomistic simulations is available in a theory group “Atomistic Simulations of Materials” (Group Leader Dr. Arkady Krasheninnikov) at the Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany.

Two-dimensional (2D) inorganic materials, which have recently been on the forefront of research in chemistry, physics and materials science, have unique electronic and optical properties. The properties can further be tuned by controllable introduction of defects and impurities. ln the project "Multi-scale atomistic simulations of defects and impurities in two-dimensional chalcogenides”, which is a part of the planned research effort at the Collaborative Research Center 1415 “Chemistry of Synthetic Two-Dimensional Materials” (https://tu-dresden.de/mn/chemie/sfb1415), we are going to study the role of defects in 2D chalcogenides and other 2D materials, such as metal-organic frameworks. The project is going to be carried out in close collaboration with several experimental groups at TU Dresden and Ulm University, so that it will give a unique opportunity to carry out a theoretical research in a 'hot' area in collaboration with world-leading experimental groups focused on 2D materials.

Essential Requirements

• Master degree in solid-state physics, computational physics or materials science;
• Good scripting and programming skills;
• Experience with atomistic simulations (molecular dynamics, density-functional theory calculations) is highly desirable but not mandatory;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Readiness to work in an international team and closely collaborate with experimentalists.

Tasks

• Carry out multi-scale atomistic simulations using density-functional theory and analytical potential molecular dynamics aimed at understanding the effects of defects on electronic, magnetic and catalytic properties of 2D chalcogenides;
• Develop the dedicate software for modelling of defects in two-dimensional materials;
• Closely collaborate with the experimental groups involved in the project.

Duration and salary

The total duration of the positions is three years (with possible extension up to 6 months). The starting date is 01.10.2020, or as soon as possible after that date. The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund (2000-4000 €/month, depending on the progress).

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit the complete application consisting of a cover letter, CV, a copy of study records, certificates and optionally contact information of two researcher who could give a recommendation through

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=61387&pContLang=en

The deadline for applications is 31.08.2020. The application should be submitted in English.

For more information please contact Dr. Arkady Krasheninnikov ([email protected]).

See also

https://scholar.google.fi/citations?user=bPC6HXwAAAAJ

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pOid=46208&pNid=138