Within the LOEWE-Schwerpunkt RESPONSE „Resource efficient permanent magnets

with optimized usage of rare earths” we are seeking applications for

two PhD positions

in the field of „Theory of magnetic materials“ for the recently established Junior

Professorship Prof. Dr. Hongbin Zhang allocated at the Department of Material- und

Geowissenschaften starting for 3 years (extension possible).

We are looking for excellent candidates with interests of combining the state-of-the-art

first-principels methods with the Big Data techniques. The goal is to model structure-property

relationships in rare-earth free or rare-earth reduced permanent magnets by means of

high-througput electronic structure calculations, and to predict new functional materials.

The candidates will work on challenging problems in the field of theory of magnetic materials

development that will make an impact on future industrial applications, collaboratively

within a highly interdisciplinary network involving 11 partners of different departments of

the TU Darmstadt.

Further information about the group’s research may be found at:
http://www.response.tu-darmstadt.de/response/index.de.jsp

Required Education and Skills:

• Master or equivalent degree with good knowledge of quantum mechanics
• Experience in Python scripting is also desirable
• Prime knowledge of the density functional theory and the electronic structure methods; experience on magnetic systems is a plus
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented personality with good interpersonal skills supporting the team-work in an international, interdisciplinary environment
• Excellent communication skills, full command of the English language (oral and written); knowledge of German is an advantage

Please address your application with the usual documents (CV, names of 3 references)

in the .pdf format by email to [email protected]