Postdoctoral Positions in Ab-initio simulation and code development ICN2/ICMAB, Barcelona
The Theory and Simulation Groups at the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2) and at the Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB) both located at the Bellaterra campus, next to Barcelona, are seeking to fill several postdoctoral positions. The successful candidates will work with Enric Canadell, Alberto García, Riccardo Rurali, and Massimiliano Stengel (at ICMAB), or Pablo Ordejón and Miguel Pruneda (at ICN2), depending on the research line. The two groups are strongly linked, and collaborations between the different members and research lines are common. The candidates are expected to join the efforts of the groups in any of its activities: (i) development of theoretical methods, numerical algorithms and simulation codes (the main activity in this aspect is the development of the SIESTA package), and (ii) study of specific problems in nanoscience, with applications in thermal transport, functional oxides, surface science, flexoelectricity, low-dimensional materials, or molecular electronics. At least two positions will be involved in code developments, in connection with the activities of the newly established materials-simulation Center of Excellence "MaX" funded by the EU. Highly qualified candidates with a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry or related disciplines are invited to apply. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in one or more of the following areas: first-principles methods, theory and simulation of condensed matter, low dimensional systems and nanostructures, and programming skills (preferably in Fortran/MPI). She/he should have good written and oral communication skills in English, be a good team player, creative, and have the ability to work independently. We offer one-year contracts with possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement, an outstanding environment for research and continuous training, with strong interaction with local and international experimental and theoretical groups. To apply, please upload a one-page cover letter describing your research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information of two references, at the website http://jobs.icn2.cat/job-openings/apply-form/47/postdoctoral-researchers-for-theory-and-simulation Evaluation of candidates will start immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. Should you have any doubts or questions, please send an email to:the...@icn.cat
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