At the Institute of Advanced Ceramics of the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), the following position, - limited to 18 months within the framework of the project mentioned below - is expected to be filled at as soon as possible:

_{Post-Doctoral Researcher}

_{Pay scale: TV-L E13 (100%), TUHH job posting ID: D-18-192}

Scope of the research:

Scientific work in the field of Computational Materials Science mainly within the project PL2N A (Paradigm shift in the alloying concept of light metals with intrinsic sustainability for structural applications). Based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations, computational and data-driven methods will be used to investigate properties of High Entropy and Compositionally Complex Alloys. Particularly, materials suitable for lightweight construction will be investigated.

Computational methods to be used include DFT, cluster expansion (CE), and Monte-Carlo (MC) simulations. Possibilities of using methods for screening huge configuration spaces as well as machine learning approaches will be tested and evaluated. The project is carried out at the TUHH in close cooperation with the experimental and theoretical project partners at the TU Vienna and the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT). Close contacts with other leading institutions in the Hamburg area such as DESY or HZG are available in the working group. In addition, the position offers the opportunity to benefit from hard and soft skills training offered by the TUHH and the City of Hamburg (FHH), to gain teaching experience, to work directly on an HPC cluster as well as to develop and test computational tools.

Responsibilities:

• Computational Study of High Entropy / Compositionally Complex Alloys

• Employing various computational-materials-science methods

• Testing applicability of novel data-driven approaches

• Effective writing (in English), communication of results, and interpersonal skills needed.

• Mentorship of students and engaging with our collaborators

Requirements:

• Completed academic studies (Ph.D.), especially in the subject areas: Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar (Specialization in Theoretical Solid State Physics/Chemistry or Computational Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science is desired).

• Practical Experience in the Fields Computational/Data-driven Materials Science, Electronic Structure Calculations of Many-Body Systems (particularly DFT), Atomistic Simulations (MD, MC), Statistical Physics Methods (e.g. cluster expansion), Data-driven Methods, and good programming skills are desired.

• Expert knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. C, Python, Fortran), good general IT skills, excellent English skills, experience with scientific working, presenting, and publishing as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are mandatory.

• Knowledge in HPC-cluster management, User experience with a DFT code, and good German skills are beneficial.

The position is funded at the TV-L E13 pay scale (100%). An extension of the limited contract is possible.

If interested, please e-mail your CV and the usual documents (e.g. brief statement of interest) to Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer at [email protected] by December 18, 2018. Applications stating the ID number D-18-192 can be sent  alternatively directly to TUHH's HR department at [email protected] . For further information, please also contact Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer.

The official posting (in german) can be found at: https://intranet.tuhh.de/aktuell/stellen/stelle.html?kenn_nr=D-18-192

The FHH promotes equality between women and men. Women are under-represented in the area for which this position is advertised within the meaning of § 3 Sec. 1 of the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act (HmbGleiG). We therefore encourage women to apply. They are given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence, and professional performance. Severely disabled and equal disabled persons have priority over applicants of equal aptitude, competence and professional performance who are not privileged by law.