We have a PhD position in the Materials Theory group which is part of the Department of Physics, NTNU in Trondheim, Norway. The position concerns classical simulations by means of Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo approaches to study biomineral formation and growth. The simulations will be performed by using existing software packages and material modelling platform, i.e. LAMMPS, Gromacs etc. Method development/testing will be carried out for different materials and protocols and the classical predictions at atomistic scale will be compared with DFT simulations by other members of the group. The validation of modelling predictions will be carried out by comparison with experimental results from other groups at the NTNU Physics department.

We seek a candidate with strong theoretical background in condensed/soft matter physics/physical chemistry as well as interest in programming and strong motivation on developing computational methodologies for physical processes such as the formation of biominerals. The candidate must have an MSc education that will be compatible with a PhD in physics (including courses on statistical physics and quantum mechanics) and an average grade that equals to B or better.

The PhD position has a duration of three years with the possibility of up to one-year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department. For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. PhD candidates are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 491 200 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The position reports to Associate Prof. Raffaela Cabriolu at NTNU.