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We are pleased to announce a post-doctoral opening in Vienna (Austria) focused on the computational study of transition metal oxides surfaces. This opening is part of a joint experimental (TU Vienna) and theoretical (University of Vienna) research program.
The project aim to employ first principles theoretical modeling to understand the surface chemistry and surface electronic structures of magnetite Fe3O4 and perovskite oxides (LSMO, LCO, LFO) relevant for applications in catalysis, solid oxide fuel cells and memristors. The thin films will be grown by using pulsed layer deposition and studied by STM/AFM, LEED and XPS in the group of Gareth Parkinson at the Vienna University of Technology.
Your role will be to employ density functional theory (mostly using the Vienna Ab Initio Simulation Package) to model and study the surface reactivity, the interaction of adsorbates with the surface, and the electronic and magnetic structure in order to understand and interpret the experimental observations.
Th ideal candidate should have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials science and have a track record of peer-reviewed publications. A solid experience in first principles calculations, a good understanding of surface chemistry and condensed matter physics, and good communications skills are essential.
The successful candidate will be engaged with an active, well-equipped and diverse interdisciplinary team and will be actively engaged with the experimental group at the TU Vienna. The research is also supported by significant high-performance computing resources, including access to the Vienna Scientific Cluster (vsc.ac.at).
Interested candidates should contact Prof. Cesare Franchini (cesare.franchini [at] univie.ac.at), with subject “post-doc application”. Please include a CV, a statement of research interests, a paragraph describing your specific suitability for this program, and the names of three references.
The position can start immediately. The post is available initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension up to three years. Applications will be considered as they are received, until the position is filled.