We are excited to announce multiple 2-year postdoctoral positions at Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, China, under the emerging research group led by Dr. Oleksandr Malyi. We invite applications from dedicated researchers in the dynamic domain of Inverse Materials Design, especially focusing on metal-ion batteries.

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 who have hands-on experience and not just users of well-known software.

Requirements:

• A PhD or equivalent in a related field.

• Proficient in Python programming.

• Deep knowledge in electronic structure theory.

• Strong foundational understanding of solid-state physics.

• Age under or equal to 35 years.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from 340-480 kRMB (43-62kEURO).

• Complimentary accommodation at the Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory.

• An initial commitment of two years with prospects of transitioning into long-term roles, including positions like assistant or associate professorships.

• An enriching environment where you can collaborate with some of the most respected theoretical and experimental groups globally.

Representative publications

1. A. Yadav, C. M. Acosta, G. M. Dalpian, O. I. Malyi "First-principles investigations of 2D materials: challenges and best practices", Matter, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.matt.2023.05.019, in press 
2. 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
3. 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 
4. O. I. Malyi, J. Varignon, A. Zunger “Bulk NdNiO₂ is thermodynamically unstable with respect to decomposition while hydrogenation reduces the instability and transforms it from metal to insulator” Physical Review B, 2022, 105, 014106
5. A. Zunger, O. I. Malyi “Understanding doping of quantum materials” Chemical Reviews, 2021, 121, 3031
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. O. I. Malyi, K. V. Sopiha, C. Persson “Noble gas as a functional dopant in ZnO” npj Computational Materials, 2019, 5, 38

For a comprehensive list of our contributions, please visit Dr. Oleksandr Malyi's Google Scholar Profile.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume to [email protected].

For more about us, please visit Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to our dedicated team!