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A 1 year and 4 months postdoc position is open on modeling radiation-induced effects on different targets (solids, biomolecules) in the group of Planetary Exploration at the Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy in Brussels, Belgium, in the context of the ESC2RAD H2020 project http://www.esc2rad.eu/.
Topic and approaches: modeling of first-stage radiation induced effects (mainly by protons and electrons) either on solid materials or biological molecules, as proxies for the study radiation damage to devices and astronauts in future missions to deep space. The activity has recently started and there is room to explore different directions for the focus of the work, depending on the previous experience of the postdoc. Calculations will be done with TDDFT/Ehrenfest Dynamics calculations, for detailed studies on stopping mechanisms, and, for solid materials, also with Monte Carlo particle transport (Geant4), for the partition between ionizing and non-ionizing processes and general characteristics of the cascades.
Collaborations: Prof. Emilio Artacho (University of Cambridge, UK, and nanoGUNE research centre, Spain), Prof. Jorge Kohanoff (Queen’s University of Belfast, UK) and Prof. Fabrizio Cleri (University of Lille, France). Collaborations with the European Space Agency (ESA, NL) and CEA (FR) can be envisaged.
Requirements: PhD in physics/computational quantum chemistry (in principle obtained no before 2 years ago), expertise in DFT/ MD methods or in Monte Carlo particle transport (Geant4), good communication skills in English (oral, written); some expertise in scientific programming (python, C++ ...); ability to work independently and in a team; results-oriented attitude.
How to apply: send your CV, list of publications, cover letter, and a list of contact references e-mails, with the reference D43_Postdoc in the title of the email, to the HR department via email ([email protected]) with [email protected] in copy at the latest for 6th of December 2019. Please check:
http://www.bira-iasb.be/en/jobs/2019_Postdoc-space-radiation.pdf
Information on the Institute can be found at http://www.bira-iasb.be. The group is well involved in the exploration of planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter. Brussels is a nice and vibrant city, well connected to everything. Refunding of public transports and free childcare during holidays offered by the Institute.