At the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) the following position, -  full-time employment, limited to 39 months - is expected to be filled from April 1, 2021:

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Computational Materials Modeling and Design

TUHH job posting ID: 0521M9W

YOUR TASKS

• Investigating hybrid interfaces between oxide surfaces and organic molecules within the framework of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC/SFB) 986 – “Tailor-made Multiscale Material Systems” using computational atomistic approaches (mainly density functional theory)
• Determination of electronic, atomic and mechanical properties of nanomaterials
• Application of multi-scale and data-driven approaches to atomic calculations
• Improving model systems towards real conditions (e.g. defects, chemical environment)
• Collaborations in the SFB 986 and international presentation of research results

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in natural sciences or engineering (master's degree or equivalent), in particular in physics, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, or comparable fields, ideally with specializations such as solid-state, surface, quantum, or computational physics/chemistry
• Ideally experience with atomistic simulations (especially DFT) and DFT codes such as VASP
• Programming knowledge, e.g. in C++, Fortran, and/or Python
• Fluent English (written and spoken) required, knowledge of German is an advantage, knowledge of scientific writing and presentation
• Good interpersonal, team and communication skills

OUR OFFER

• Scientific qualification with the aim of a PhD degree
• Application of various computational methods with access to high-performance computing clusters
• Various cooperations with groups in the SFB986 (TUHH, DESY, UHH, HZG)
• A full-time position in an exciting, diverse, and attractive working environment in the research group around Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer
• Development of personal skills within the framework of the SFB 986’s research training group

For inquiries please contact Dr. Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer at [email protected].

The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as a respectful and appreciative working atmosphere. We particularly encourage women to apply. Due to their under-representation, they will be given priority in the event of equal aptitude, qualification and professional performance.

The official posting (in German) and the online application (in German and English) system can be found at: https://stellenportal.tuhh.de/3gpdn.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, tabular CV, proof of university degree) via TUHH's online application system (https://stellenportal.tuhh.de/en/jobposting/c49f85f367792015d4a019468c9546ad302a674b0/apply) latest by 15.01.2021.