We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a 2-year post doctoral position in the section for Atomic-scale Computational Materials Design (CAMD) at the Technical University of Denmark located in the greater Copenhagen area. 

The successful candidate will employ ab-initio calculations at the level of density functional theory (DFT) and many-body perturbation theory to model and discover novel types of atomically thin materials. The search for new materials will involve assessments of the material’s stability, electronic and optical properties, and its defect chemistry. The work will be carried out at CAMD (http://www.camd.dtu.dk) with a strong coupling to the Center for Nanostructured Graphene (CNG) (http://www.cng.dtu.dk), which covers all aspects of research on 2D materials from theory to materials synthesis and fabrication of devices.  

CAMD provides an international and open scientific environment at the Department of Physics, with ample opportunities for interacting with other theoretical and experimental materials scientists. Substantial computational resources are available through the DTU-supercomputer facility Niflheim.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree and have a solid background in solid state physics and first-principles electronic structure theory. Practical experience with high performance computing and/or good programming skills is important.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Kristian S. Thygesen.  

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and an academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 2 years. 

The position is available immediately, but the starting date should be no later than 1 January 2018.

Further information
Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Kristian S. Thygesen, [email protected].

For further information about the research at CNG and CAMD visit http://www.cng.dtu.dk and http://www.camd.dtu.dk.  

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 2 October 2017 (Local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please go to Postdoc in Computational Discovery and Design of 2D Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures, open the link "Apply online", fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 11,000 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.