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.

ln the project “New avenues to nanofabrication: assembly of vertical heterostructures from nanopatterned 2D materials” to be carried out in collaboration with the experimental group of Prof. J. Meyer, University of Tübingen, we will explore fundamentally new ways to arrange matter into arbitrary 3D shapes by stacking 2D materials patterned with focused electron or ion beam. Atomistic simulations are expected to help choosing the optimum parameters for nanostructuring and provide insights into the properties of the heterostructures.

Essential Requirements

• Master degree in solid-state physics or computational physics;
• Good knowledge of theoretical solid state physics and advanced quantum mechanics.
• Excellent 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 electron and ion irradiation on 2D materials;
• Carry out electronic structure calculations for 2D materials patterned by the electron beam and their heterostructures;
• Develop the dedicate software for modelling of defect production in two-dimensional materials under irradiation;
• 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 01.09.2022, or as soon as possible after that date. The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund.

How to apply

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

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=65943&pContLang=en

The deadline for applications is 01.07.2022. 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