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Applications are welcomed for a 2-year post-doctoral position (with the possibility of further extension) in Modelling of Excitonic and Photovoltaic Materials. The research will be carried out at RMIT University in Melbourne Australia under the direction of Professor Salvy Russo. This position is funded by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ACEx), which is a newly established research centre, which will receive $31.85 million in funding by the Australian Research Council from 2017 to 2023.
This research centre links research teams at RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW and the University of Sydney. Its partners include: The Defence Science and Technology Group, The Reserve Bank of Australia and CSIRO.
The primary mission of ACEx is to manipulate the way light energy is absorbed, transported and transformed in advanced molecular materials. The Centre programmes span high-throughput computational screening, single molecule photochemistry and ultrafast spectroscopy and embrace innovative outreach and commercial translation activities. The Centre plans to capture the knowledge generated as new intellectual property, materials processing know-how, high-impact publications and through the creation of new employment opportunities.
The expected outcomes and benefits include new Australian technologies in solar energy conversion, energy-efficient lighting and displays, security labelling and optical sensor platforms for defence.
Further details regarding the Centre of Excellence can be found at http://www.excitonscience.com
The appointee will join the RMIT Theoretical Chemical and Quantum Physics research group, with strong interactions with other research groups and institutions working under the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ACEx).
The appointee to this position will work with Prof Salvy Russo’s team, focussing on theoretical and computational models of exciton transport, generation and recombination, optical and electronic properties of excitonic and photovoltaic materials.
Job Requirements
The successful applicant will have a PhD in Physics, Computational/Theoretical Materials Science or Theoretical Physical Chemistry and research experience in one or more of the following areas
a) using methods such as Constrained DFT, TD-DFT, GW Approximation, Bethe-Salpeter methods or related methods for modelling optical properties of photovoltaic materials.
b) Modelling electronic transport in photovoltaic materials.
c) Modelling of Exciton generation and transport in molecular and solid-state systems
d) Device modelling in photovoltaic systems
The applicant should also be able to demonstrate:
• excellent mathematical and computer programming skills
• a solid background in theoretical solid state/condensed matter physics or theoretical quantum chemistry.
• an ability to define, investigate and solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• the ability to work in a team
• a publication track record relevant to experience.
How to Apply
Applicants can lodge an application by following the instructions given in the following weblink:
http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/caw/en/job/573892/research-assistant-physics
A Position Description for the position can is attached to weblink.
Applicants must apply via the weblink given above, however please also send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd March 2019.
For further information please contact Prof Salvy Russo at [email protected]