Postdoc and Professorships in Computational Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics

Shanghai University (http://www.shu.edu.cn) is seeking outstanding investigators for full-time tenure-track positions in Computational Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics, at the ranks of Assistant Professor through Full professor. Candidates will be part of the newly created International Centre for Quantum and Molecular Structures (ICQMS).

We are seeking candidates of exceptional scientific talent with demonstrated success in the development and/or application of density-functional theory (DFT) and/or first principles related approaches to applications in Condensed Matter Physics and/or Materials Science. The primary objective is the development and application of DFT-based methods for (1) magnetic and ferroelectric materials; (2) two-dimensional layered materials. However, development of applications involving functional materials design, spintronics, and quantum transport are also envisaged.

All positions require a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials or a related discipline. Successful candidates will be expected to spend half of their research activities on key projects of ICQMS and half of the time on projects of their own design in related areas. They will be expected to raise external grant funding, supervise post-graduate PhD and Masters students, give graduate and undergraduate lectures in English, participate in activities of the Department of Physics at Shanghai University, and carry out scientific collaborations.

Shanghai University is a well-funded, internationally connected, rapidly raising University with a strong profile in Materials Science, and indeed under the direction of University President Prof. H.J. Luo is a central player in the extensive Chinese Materials Genome Initiative project, to which ICQMS will contribute.

The negotiable anticipated start date is 2015 between September and December, or until the positions are filled.

Shanghai University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all persons are encouraged to apply. The positions come with generous salary and benefits packages, as well as with extensive research and travel support guaranteed for startup.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae including lists of publications, summaries of their research interests, summaries of research proposals, lists of prizes and awards, summaries of teaching, community service and administrative experience, and have three reference letters sent directly to: [email protected] and [email protected]