Postdoctoral fellowship @ CNR-IOM DEMOCRITOS Center, Trieste, Italy  & University of Padova, Padova, Italy.

Development and application of first-principles methods for excited state dynamics 

Applications are invited for a joint postdoctoral position between the University of Padova and the CNR-IOM DEMOCRITOS Simulation Center.

The successful candidate will join the EU FP7 project Nanoscience Foundries & Fine Analysis (NFFA) (www.nffa.eu). The scientific network includes partners from 20 EU countries, with multidisciplinary competences ranging from nano materials litography&patterning, growth&synthesis, theory&simulation, and fine analysis characterisation.

The main focus of the research will be the development and implementation of first-principle methods for studying excited state dynamics. In particular, the first-principle many-body perturbation theory approach will be extended to the time evolution of valence and/or core level excitations. Beside this activity, the candidate is expected to support the experimental research within NFFA through DFT based modelling.

The ideal candidate has a solid knowledge of electronic-structure theory and expertise in first-principles calculations based on density functional theory and in methods development. Experience in coding is required. Specific experience in many-body perturbation theory approaches and/or in computational spectroscopy will be an advantage. Other important qualities we are looking for include enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, good oral & written communication skills, and capacity to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline.

The appointment is initially for one year, and can be extended for a second year. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Paolo Umari at the University of Padova and of Dr. Stefano Fabris at the DEMOCRITOS Simulation Center (www.democritos.it) in Trieste.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, a short summary of her/his scientific achievements (max 2 pages), a full list of publications and the name (with e-mail address) of two referees to Paolo Umari([email protected]) and Stefano Fabris ([email protected]).