Couple 2-year postdoctoral positions focusing on the computational/theoretical design of materials for metal-ion batteries at Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, China are available under the supervision of Dr. Oleksandr Malyi (see details on the group at http://www.oimalyi.org).

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Develop and advance the understanding of electronic structure theory.
Code and modify computational tools using Python.
Work closely on first-principles theory-related projects and collaborate with leading experimental/theoretical groups.
Contribute to research in solid-state physics.

Note: This role is best suited for those with hands-on experience and not just users of well-known softwares.

Requirements:
A Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field.
Proficient in Python programming.
Deep knowledge of electronic structure theory, high interest in the academic career, and hard work.
Strong foundational understanding of solid-state physics.
Age under 35 years. The preference will be given to candidatures with less than three years since Ph.D. defense.
Strong motivation to do research and willingness to develop. 

What We Offer:
Competitive salary ranging from 340-480 kRMB (48-68kUSD).
Complimentary free accommodation at the Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory or rental allowance for two years.
An initial commitment of two years with prospects of transitioning into long-term roles, including positions like assistant or associate professorships.
Supporting environment for the development with a young, dynamic team and opportunity to work with leading experimental/theoretical groups around the globe.
Access to world-leading supercomputer resources.
Extended visits to the European part of the group.
Support for application to different young talent grant applications in China and Europe.

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
O. I Malyi, A. Zunger “The rise and fall of Mott insulating gaps in YNiO3 paramagnets as a reflection of symmetry breaking and remaking” Physical Review Materials, 2023, 7, 044409
M. R. Khan, H. R. Gopidi, M. Wlazło, O. I. Malyi "Fermi level instability as a way to tailor properties of La3Te4" Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2023, 14, 1962
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, K. V. Sopiha, C. Persson “Energy, phonon, and dynamic stability criteria of two-dimensional materials” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2019, 11, 24876
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
O. I. Malyi, K. V. Sopiha, C. Persson “Noble gas as a functional dopant in ZnO” npj Computational Materials, 2019, 5, 38

Interested candidates are requested to forward their resumes and cover letters to [email protected].