The Materials and Molecular Modelling group at the Tampere University has worked on functional chalcogenide materials (phase change materials, solid state electrolytes) for more than a decade. The project NANOIONICS by the Academy of Finland will focus on large-scale DFT simulations of chalcogenide materials, and in particular, the effects of temperature and applied voltage on atomistic motion and resulting changes in conductivity (resistive switching).

Job description

The Postdoctoral Researcher’s position focuses on performing DFT-MD simulations of crystallization in phase change materials and ionic migration in chalcogenide alloys. A special attention will be given for including applied voltage in these simulations, and several options will be tested together with international collaborators. The obtained atomistic models of resistive switching at different stages will be used as input for modelling electronic conductivity using the non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF) method. The successful candidate will be integrated in an international team of students and senior researchers with competences ranging from DFT simulations up to multi-scale modelling of conductivity at real device level.

Requirements

The position is intended for recently graduated researchers, so that they may gain further experience and advance their careers. You should have

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related subject area.
• Experience in the closely related area of the positions.
• Good knowledge in quantum physics/chemistry, solid-state physics, and statistical physics as well as experience with DFT simulation methods.
• Competence to pursue independent scientific work and adequate teaching skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

We appreciate experience of studying and working abroad and contacts to international research community. Ability to supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students will be considered as an advantage, and the position may also involve some teaching duties in the future.

We offer

The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years. The planned starting date is November 1st, 2019, or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is around 3300 EUR/month. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, and flexible working hours.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system:

https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=280&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=nbih3yuz3c0gockcgk088swgwgksg80

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2019 (at 23.59 EEST / 20.59 UTC). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.

Applications should include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• Contact details of at least two references
• Motivation letter (incl. research directions): 
  • 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications. 
  • Previous research fields and main research results. 
  • Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?

Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

For more information:Professor Jaakko Akola, jaakko.akola (at) tuni.fi