The Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position focusing on the computational and theoretical design of materials for metal-ion batteries. This role is ideal for candidates who are deeply engaged in the development and application of electronic structure theories and are proficient in Python programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advance understanding and develop methodologies within electronic structure theory.
• Code and enhance computational tools for material science research.
• Collaborate on first-principles theory-related projects with leading experimental and theoretical groups worldwide.
• Conduct research contributing to solid-state physics and material sciences.
• Opportunities for research visits to various prestigious research groups.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or a closely related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic structure theory.
• Demonstrable experience beyond using mainstream computational software.
• Proficiency in solid-state physics.
• Candidates should be under 35 years old; exceptions may be considered for outstanding candidates above this age.
• Proficiency in Chinese is advantageous but not required.
• Preference for recent Ph.D. graduates.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary ranging from 340,000 to 480,000 RMB per year (approximately 43,000 to 62,000 EUR).
• Complimentary accommodation is provided at Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory.
• A two-year position with potential for long-term academic roles, such as assistant or associate professorships.
• A dynamic and supportive research environment, working with a young, vibrant team and leading global groups.

Representative Publications:

• A. Yadav, C. M. Acosta, G. M. Dalpian, O. I. Malyi "First-principles investigations of 2D materials: challenges and best practices", Matter, 2023, 6, 2711
• A. Zunger, O. I. Malyi “Understanding doping of quantum materials” Chemical Reviews, 2021, 121, 3031
• O. I. Malyi, A. Zunger “False metals, real insulators, and degenerate gapped metals” Applied Physics Reviews, 2020, 7, 041310, highlighted as Featured/Editor's pick
• O. I. Malyi, G. M. Dalpian, X.-G. Zhao, Z. Wang, A. Zunger “Realization of predicted exotic materials: The burden of proof” Materials Today, 2020, 32, 35-45
• O. I. Malyi, M. T. Yeung, K. R. Poeppelmeier, C. Persson, A. Zunger “Spontaneous non-stoichiometry and ordering in degenerate but gapped transparent conductors” Matter, 2019, 1, 280-294, Cell sister journal, Highlighted by Matter, 2019, 1, 33

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to Dr. Oleksandr Malyi at [email protected]. For more information about our research group and detailed project descriptions, please visit our website at https://www.oimalyi.org/.