Dear Psi-k community,

I would like to announce an opening for a fully funded PhD position (75% TVL-E13) in my group in the Faculty of Physics at the University Duisburg-Essen.

The goal of this project is to develop novel microsolvation models with coupling to local grand-canonical ensembles to bridge the gap between purely implicit solvation models and explicit solvation. This project is supported by the RESOLV cluster of excellence (www.solvation.de).

Further information can be found under this link

https://www.uni-due.de/imperia/md/content/stellenmarkt/aus_494-21_wiss._mit._dr._stein_englisch__tödter_.pdf

or on my website https://www.uni-due.de/physik/stein/

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student (m/f/d) with an excellent Masters degree (< 1.5 in the German system, A-level equivalent) in physics or a related field. Knowledge of electronic-structure theory and excellent English communication skills are required. Previous programming experience and basic knowledge of electronic-structure programs such as Q-Chem, Orca or VASP are desired. The project is focused on method development rather than applications of electronic-structure calculations.

Applications with reference number 494-21 containing a detailed motivation letter, CV, transcripts of records, diplomas and two letters of recommendation should be sent as a single pdf directly to me (email can be found in the linked pdf). The deadline for the application is September 3rd, 2021.

I would be grateful, if you pass this on to qualified potential candidates.

Best regards,

Christopher Stein