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Job description
Applications are invited for postdoctoral researchers in the Advanced Materials Group (AMG) at the Department of Control Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, to work on the adaptive force matching for materials science , under the supervision of Dr. Alessandro Di Pierro. AMG is a well-established group and consists of dynamic and motivated researchers leading international collaborations on broad interdisciplinary topics.
The Adaptive Force Matching scheme will be implemented and used in order to refine and/or parameterize ex-novo interaction potentials for materials relevant to tribological applications. The method consists of alternating classical and ab initio simulations in order to explore relevant regions of the phase space, and produce a training set of configurations and forces, respectively. Particular focus will be put to reactive force fields, i.e. able to describe breaking/formation of chemical bonds. The generated force fields will then be extensively tested in order to assess their performance in terms of ability to predict structural, elastic and dynamical target properties.
Job requirements
Successful candidates must have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related discipline obtained in the year 2015 or later. Experience with classical molecular dynamics simulations or electronic structure calculations is mandatory. Previous experience on the development of classical force fields and/or with the QM/MM method represents a plus. Researchers are expected to perform calculations on Linux-based HPC centers. Good knowledge of English, both written and oral, is compulsory.
Contract details
The positions will be available for up to two years upon successful completion of a probationary first year. The salary will be very competitive at 62200 CZK (~ 2400 EUR) gross per month.
How to apply
The call is open immediately and applications are received until 15.01.2022. Decision on the application will be taken in the end of January. The expected starting date is shortly afterward. Your application must include: letter of motivation, CV, list of publications, reference contacts and proof of completed PhD. Please direct all correspondence to [email protected] and to [email protected] ; as email subject, please specify “application for postdoctoral position in Adaptive Force Matching for Materials Science”.