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PostDoc Position on Ab Initio Computing of Radia ... (No replies)
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A postdoc position in the framework of ab initio calculations is open at the CNRS/ Laboratoire de Thermique et Energie de Nantes (LTEN) in collaboration with the Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel (IMN) of the University of Nantes.
Project description: optical properties of semiconductor materials in the visible and ultraviolet spectral ranges can be accurately reproduced using ab initio methods. Infrared properties, such as reflectance, transmittance and emittance spectra, on the contrary, are much less studied, despite their paramount importance in the designing of materials aimed at improving the efficiency of energy conversion. Improving our knowledge of radiative heat exchanges could have indeed practical advantages for the elaboration of new materials working at high temperatures (refractory materials for solar-to-heat conversion, nuclear reactor cores, thermal shields for space shuttles, infrared emitters) or for temperature measurements in extreme conditions via contactless methods (pyrometry, IR thermography).
The aim of the project is to optimize and further extend an ensemble of numerical methods for an efficient theoretical and numerical modelling of radiative properties in semiconductors. Numerical simulations will be performed with the Quantum-ESPRESSO package. Part of the project will consist of theoretical developments and numerical implementations.
The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree within the field of solid-state physics, materials science or materials chemistry with experience in DFT and/or Many-Body Perturbation theory calculations.
The position is initially for 18 months (with possible extensions) starting no later than July 1st 2021.
Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, list of publications and at least one recommendation letter and must be sent to [email protected]