Two post-doctoral positions will soon be opened at CNR-NANO Modena. The positions are sponsored by the national research programme PRIN 2022 to conduct ab-initio modelling of 2d materials and heterostructures for energy applications, including theoretical spectroscopy simulations, in collaboration with Italian and international experimental groups.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send an expression of interest by writing an email to openings@nano.cnr.it, including a CV and the contact details of at least two reference persons.

Applicant profile: we are looking for skilled and highly motivated candidates, with a solid background in computational condensed matter physics / chemistry / materials science. Proven experience with Density Functional Theory / Many-Body Perturbation Theory / Machine Learning methods constitutes a clear advantage. Programming skills in Python / Fortran, as well as previous experience with high-performance computing are considered a plus. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or alike.

Host institution: Nanoscience Institute of the National Research Council (CNR-NANO), Modena (Italy). The team at CNR-NANO has recognized expertise in simulating ground- and excited-states properties in low-dimensional materials with ab-initio approaches, including beyond mean
field theories.

Reference people: Dr. Andrea Ferretti, Dr. Deborah Prezzi. See http://www.nano.cnr.it for details.

Details of the position: two 1-year contracts, renewable on the basis of mutual satisfaction and fund availability. Expected starting date: April 2024. For further details send an expression of interest.