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Postdoc position in “First-principles simulati ... (No replies)

akrashen
3 years ago
akrashen 3 years ago

A postdoc position in first-principles simulations is available (from 01.09.2021 on) in a theory group “Atomistic Simulations of Materials” (Group Leader Dr. Arkady Krasheninnikov) at the Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany.

ln the project "Multi-scale atomistic simulations of defects and impurities in two-dimensional materials”, which is a part of the research effort at the Collaborative Research Center 1415 “Chemistry of Synthetic Two-Dimensional Materials” (https://tu-dresden.de/mn/chemie/sfb1415), we are going to study the role of defects in 2D chalcogenides and other 2D materials, such as metal-organic frameworks. Other topics, like alkali metal intercalation into 2D materials (see, e.g., Nature 564 (2018) 234 and other publications of the group) will be addressed. The project is going to be carried out in close collaboration with several experimental groups at TU Dresden and Ulm University, so that it will give a unique opportunity to carry out a theoretical research in a 'hot' area in collaboration with world-leading experimental groups focused on 2D materials.

Essential Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent) degree in solid-state physics, computational physics or materials science;
  • Experience in first-principles calculations focused on at least two from the following areas:
    • Electronic structure of semiconducting materials with defects;
    • Phonon and Raman spectra simulations;
    • Vibronic properties and photoluminescence spectra of defective materials;
    • Computational catalysis;
  • Good scripting and programming skills;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
  • Readiness to work in an international team and closely collaborate with experimentalists.

Tasks

  • Carry out multi-scale atomistic simulations using density-functional theory aimed at understanding the effects of defects on electronic, magnetic and catalytic properties of 2D inorganic materials and covalent organic frameworks;
  • Develop the dedicate software for modelling of defects in two-dimensional materials;
  • Closely collaborate with the experimental groups involved in the project.

Duration and salary

The total duration of the positions is two years (with possible extension for 2 more years). The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund (ca. 4,000 – 5,000 €/month depending on the experience).

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit the application online through

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=63601&pContLang=en

The application should consist of a cover letter, CV, and contact information of at least two researchers who could give a recommendation. The application should be a single file not exceeding 8 MB.

The deadline for applications is 02.08.2021. The application should be submitted in English.

For more information please contact Dr. Arkady Krasheninnikov ([email protected]).

See also

https://scholar.google.fi/citations?user=bPC6HXwAAAAJ

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pOid=46208&pNid=138




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