Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

We are looking for highly motivated and talented candidates with a strong theoretical background in solid state physics, theoretical quantum physics or atomistic ab initio modelling to take up a challenging PostDoc position in the computational modelling of quantum transport in low-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. In this project, which is closely linked to the experimental activity of several Empa laboratories, density functional theory (DFT), non-equilibrium Green´s functions formalism (NEGF) and dynamical mean field theory (DMFT) are combined to include electronic correlation and screening in transport calculations for molecular junctions and nanodevices.

Required qualifications include a PhD degree in physics or computational chemistry, a strong background in computational physics and condensed matter physics as well as previous experience in performing atomistic simulations and analyzing results by means of python/C/bash based programs. Experience in ab initio simulation codes and knowledge of theory of electronic correlation are a plus. The successful candidate needs to have very good communication and writing skills in English.

For further information about the position please contact

Prof Dr Daniele Passerone [email protected] 

and visit our websites http://www.empa.ch/web/s205 and Empa-Video

We look forward to receiving your online application including a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two referees. Please upload the requested documents through our webpage at the following link:

Applications via email will not be considered.