Two available postdoctoral positions for a computational materials science group at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (attached two files). For the second position on a joint Italy-Israel fellowship there is already funding so the position is available immediately. 

Fist Position: Available Postdoctral Position

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The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program

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Program Mission
The NEW Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program is designed to transform Israel’s scientific
landscape, dramatically expanding its talent pool by attracting the highest‐achieving postdoctoral
researchers from the best universities in the United States, Canada and other Western countries.
Zuckerman Scholars will join the faculties of the Technion, the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv
University and the Weizmann Institute for a two year post‐doctoral studies in the field of STEM.
In addition, Zuckerman Scholars will enjoy joint programs and activities specially organized for
them by the host universities, such as touring, educational experiences, social programs. These
programs are aimed at strengthening the Scholars’ knowledge of, and connection to Israel, and
to cultivate an esprit de corps in relation to the Zuckerman Scholars Program.
Funding and Duration
Each Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholar will be awarded initially $50,000 per year for two years, with
$36,000 per year devoted to living expenses, and $14,000 per year allocated for research ($10,000) and
travel ($4000) expenses. If circumstances allow, Zuckerman Scholar fellowships might be renewed on a
competitive basis for an additional one or two years.

The first Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars are expected to begin in October 2016.
Eligibility
Applicants who have been accepted and began their fellowship at the Technion as of October
2015; or have been accepted as postdoctoral scholars and will arrive to the Technion no later
than 1 October 2016.
Application Procedures
In order to apply for a Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholarship, candidates will be required to secure
written consent from a potential supervisor at the Technion.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
1. CV, including a paragraph on demonstrated leadership qualities
2. Research Proposal (max. 5 pages)
3. Letter of Endorsement by Technion Host
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation
5. Personal Statement on the candidate's future career plan.
Applications should be sent by the faculty via email as one pdf file to: [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: 14 April 2016
Selection
The Zuckerman Selection Committee will select the most worthy candidates for the Zuckerman
Postdoctoral Scholarship.
Selection criteria include outstanding academic and research records, letters of recommendation
and demonstrated leadership qualities.
Expected Notification of Results: May 2016

Second Positions: Available Postdoctral Position

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Joint Israel-Italian Postdoctoral Position in Computational Materials/Chemistry

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A computational research group is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in the field of solar energy conversion. The position is open in the group of Prof. Maytal Caspary-Toroker from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. The candidate should have completed a PhD in an Italian University in the field of computational chemistry or physics and has experience with electronic structure methods. Preference will be given to candidates with background in Gaussian Package. The position can start immediately.
The joint Israel-Italian postdoctoral program is sponsored by the Israel Center of Excellence (I-CORE) Solar Fuels and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the framework of the Italian-Israeli Agreement on Industrial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (ENEA). Its objective is to strengthen the bi-national cooperation in science and technology between Italy and Israel. The postdoctoral salary is therefore above the average granted at the Israeli Institute. The grant covers all travel and subsistence expenses for the duration of the fellowship and assistance with visas and housing will be provided.
Fellowships will be granted to young Italian postdocs coming from Universities and Research Institutions throughout the country to help open new paths towards excellence for young researchers, some of whom will eventually join the Italian research system.
The main objective of the “I-CORE Solar Fuels” is the R&D on innovative technologies for the generation of clean, efficient energy from renewable sources. Its research directions include biomass generation, solar water splitting technology as well as CO2 reduction, and the exploration of how molecular building blocks such as H2, CO, CO2, methanol and ethanol can be converted into larger, liquid fuel molecules. The I-CORE provides an unparalleled opportunity to advance this field on a national scale, through fruitful cooperation among institutions, and to leverage research in Israel and abroad. It is an important step towards the development of alternative fuels and reducing global dependence on oil.

Contact:
Prof. Maytal Caspary-Toroker
e-mail: [email protected]/* */
Information required: CV and two letters of recommendation before April 20th.