Post-doc

Etsf; Reggio Emilia; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a vibrant research team at a prestigious university in Italy, focusing on cutting-edge ab-initio modelling and computational design of novel materials. This postdoctoral position offers an exciting opportunity to delve into the electronic and optical properties of solids, surfaces, and low-dimensional systems. You will employ advanced techniques such as Density Functional Theory and many-body perturbation theory to drive innovations in photocatalytic, photovoltaic, and battery applications. If you are a motivated researcher with a PhD in physics or a closely related field, this is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• PhD holders in physics or related fields with strong ab-initio calculation skills.
• Good mathematical and programming skills are essential.

Mansioni

• Conduct ab-initio modelling for electronic and optical properties of materials.
• Develop advanced HPC tools for computational design in photocatalytic applications.

Conoscenze

Ab-initio calculations

Density Functional Theory

Programming skills

Mathematical skills

Formazione

PhD in Physics

PhD in a related discipline

Strumenti

HPC tools

Computational design software

Descrizione del lavoro

Postdoc position in ab-initio modelling at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy)

We are seeking highly motivated researchers holding a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, and a solid background in ab-initio calculations of the electronic and optical properties of solids, surfaces and low-dimensional systems. The candidate should also have good mathematical and programming skills. The position is for 22 months. The yearly total of the research grant is about 25K€ net of social security contributions to be paid by the Administration. The amount of the grant is paid to the beneficiary in monthly installments. The hiring should possibly take place by the end of the year. For this reason, applications from researchers that are already in Europe (or that can obtain a residence permit in a short time) will be highly appreciated.

The research project relies on the use/development of advanced HPC ab-initio tools for computational design of novel materials for photocatalytic, photovoltaics and battery applications. Density Functional Theory, time-dependent density functional theory, and many-body perturbation theory (MBPT) will be adopted to calculate structural, electronic, and primarily optical properties (both linear and nonlinear) of alloys, surfaces, and interfaces.

Expression of Interest: We strongly encourage the possible candidates to send an expression of interest to Prof. Ivan Marri ([e-mail]) and Prof. Elena Degoli ([e-mail]). Candidates should include a detailed CV containing a list of publications, a detailed description of both scientific and computational background and the name and email address of at least one referee who might be contacted for a letter of reference.

Type of position: Post-doc

Place for the position: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy