We are looking for talented and motivated students interested in computational solid-state physics and chemistry. The doctoral student will be involved in the research of material properties of low-dimensional molecular systems. The main goal will be a deeper understanding of the processes associated with the formation of low-dimensional molecular systems on solid surfaces and a description of their charge and spin states. We expect tight collaboration with in-house experiments as well as other world-leading experimental laboratories. Namely, theoretical calculations will be performed in close cooperation with experimental studies of novel 1D and 2D molecular systems showing exotic quantum properties.  During PhD study, complementary computational methods (DFT, DMRG, QM / MM) will be used in order to describe the studied systems as realistically as possible. The development of new simulation tools within the PhD study is also expected.

Relevant publications:

1. Jelinek Nature Chem. 15, 12 (2022).
2. Mallada et al 374, 863 Science (2021).
3. Gonzalez et al, Adv. Mat. 33, 2104495 (2021).
4. Cahlik et al, ACS Nano 15, 10357 (2021).
5. Cirera et al, Nature Nano 15, 437 (2020).

Nanosurf Lab is an international research group with a strong synergy between theoretical and experimental research. It belongs to the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences located in Prague, Czech Republic. The group has access to a modern HPC computing infrastructure. More information about the group's scientific activities can be found at https://nanosurf.fzu.cz/.

Selected students are expected to engage in international cooperation with leading experimental and theoretical groups in the field. Candidates with experience in numerical calculations of electronic structure based on DFT or other methods are preferred as well as those having knowledge of programming languages. The ability to communicate in English as well as the ability to communicate with members of a multidisciplinary research team is required.

We offer

• PhD fully funded for 4 years
• Training and development opportunities (soft skills, language courses)
• Flexible working hours with home office possibility
• Highly international environment
• Employee benefits available within HR Award program at the Institute of Physics

For an application or further questions, please contact [email protected]