Support Scientist for VASP in Vienna

The VASP Software GmbH is looking for a scientist to join our support team in Vienna. VASP (www.vasp.at) is a de facto standard for the simulation of condensed matter systems using the Schrödinger equation. The VASP activities were recently outsourced from the University of Vienna to an independent software company, the VASP Software GmbH. The announced position encompasses VASP user support, maintaining the VASP Wiki, the development of concise material for VASP workshops, improvements to the internal test suite and maintenance of the WEB site. Depending on the applicant's expertise, the job description may also include testing and developing workflow tools (ASE, AiiDA, Pymatgen, etc.), application-oriented work, the optimization of existing codes for the latest high-performance computer architectures (e.g. Intel Xeon, Nvidia GPU), or the development of new features in the VASP code.

We are looking for applicants with a PhD in Physics or Chemistry and a proven track record in Computational Solid State Physics. The areas of expertise must include extensive application knowledge of VASP; basic knowledge of the internal functioning of VASP would be an advantage, but is not required. Excellent written and spoken English is a prerequisite, preferably with proven track records in English-speaking countries.

All applications must include (i) a curriculum vitae with full academic records, (ii) a motivation letter, and (iii) a list of publications and papers, including two reprints representative of previous research. All applications should be sent to [email protected] (subject: position VASP support-scientist) and in cc: to [email protected]. The selection of candidates begins at the end of August and lasts until the position is filled. An open-ended contract is offered after a three-month test period.