Post-doctoral position available immediately at Tel-Aviv University. The aim of the research project is to develop a state-of-the-art first-principles simulation methodology for electron dynamics in open-quantum systems and to apply it to realistic molecular based electronics, spintronics, and quantum computation architectures. The research involves the implementation of the driven Liouville von Neumann approach within the realm to time-dependent density functional theory. Post-doctoral fellows will gain deep knowledge of the physics of open quantum systems, vast experience in coding and implementation, and hands-on practice in high-performance computing, analyzing data, and publishing research. A monthly scholarship of 10,000 NIS (2,625 USD with current currency exchange rate, negotiable) will be offered. Post-doctoral candidates will be encouraged to submit an application to the IASH post-doctoral fellowship program (https://www.academy.ac.il/RichText/GeneralPage.aspx?nodeId=1251) and to other national and internal Tel-Aviv University scholarship grants. The position is for one year with a possible extension to a second year.

Contact Information:

Prof. Oded Hod – odedhod at tauex.tau.ac.il

Prof. Juan E. Peralta – juan.peralta at cmich.edu

Selected References:

1. Hod and L. Kronik, "The Driven Liouville von Neumann Approach to Electron Dynamics in Open Quantum Systems", Isr. J. Chem., in press (2023).
2. Oz, A. Nitzan, O. Hod, and J. E. Peralta, "Electron Dynamics in Open Quantum Systems: The Driven Liouville-von Neuman Methodology within Time Dependent Density Functional Theory", J. Chem. Theory Comput., in press (2023).
3. Oz, O. Hod, and A. Nitzan, "Numerical Approach to Nonequilibrium Quantum Thermodynamics: Nonperturbative Treatment of the Driven Resonant Level Model Based on the Driven Liouville von-Neumann Formalism", J. Chem. Theory Comput. 16, 1232-1248 (2020).
4. Maaravi and O. Hod, "Simulating Electron Dynamics in Open Quantum Systems under Magnetic Fields", J. Phys. Chem. C 124, 8652-8662 (2020).
5. Oz, O. Hod, and A. Nitzan, "Evaluation of Dynamical Properties of Open Quantum Systems Using the Driven Liouville-von Neumann Approach: Methodological Considerations", Mol. Phys. 117, 2083-2096 (2019).
6. Zelovich, T. Hansen, Z.-F. Liu, J. B. Neaton, L. Kronik, and O. Hod, "Parameter Free Driven Liouville-von Neumann Approach for Time-Dependent Electronic Transport Simulations in Open Quantum Systems", J. Chem. Phys. 146, 092331 (2017).
7. Zelovich, L. Kronik, and O. Hod, "Driven Liouville von Neumann Approach for Time-Dependent Electronic Transport Calculations in a Nonorthogonal Basis-Set Representation", J. Phys. Chem. C 120, 15052-15062 (2016).
8. Hod, C. A. Rodríguez-Rosario, T. Zelovich, and T. Frauenheim, "Driven Liouville von Neumann Equation in Lindblad Form", J. Phys. Chem. A 120, 3278-3285 (2016).
9. Zelovich, L. Kronik, and O. Hod, "Molecule-Lead Coupling at Molecular Junctions: Relation Between the Real- and State-Space Perspectives", J. Chem. Theory Comput. 11, 4861-4869 (2015).
10. E. Peralta, O. Hod, and G. E. Scuseria, "Magnetization Dynamics From Time-Dependent Non-Collinear Spin Density Functional Theory Calculations", J. Chem. Theory Comput. 11, 3661-3668 (2015).
11. Zelovich, L. Kronik, and O. Hod, "State Representation Approach for Atomistic Time-Dependent Transport Calculations in Molecular Junctions", J. Chem. Theory Comput. 10, 2927-2941 (2014).