Scientific researcher - Toegepaste Fysica (26513)

Apply before 25 / 10 / 2023 (DD / MM / YYYY) 23 : 59 (Brussels Time)

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Department :  EA17 - Toegepaste Fysica

Occupancy rate : 100%

Number of positions : 1

Type of employment :  Contract of limited duration

Term of assignment :  2 jaar

Wage scale : WM1 to WM4 (master degree)

Required diploma :  Master

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

ABOUT CMM

The CMM groups about 40 researchers of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Architecture with molecular modeling interests and is unique in the university as it clusters researchers with various backgrounds, from various departments and faculties. The CMM aims to model molecules, materials and processes at the nanoscale by bringing together physicists, chemists, (bio-)engineers and stimulating collaborations across disciplines. This multidisciplinary collaborative mission is the DNA of the CMM and key to achieve scientific excellence in the field of molecular modeling.

The CMM focuses on frontier research in six major areas : chemical kinetics in nanoporous materials, computational material research on the nanoscale, spectroscopy, many-particle physics, model development and bio- and organic chemistry. The six areas define the core-business of the main activities, and research in each of them is performed within the frame of a strong network with partners at Ghent University, in Flanders and at an international level. The research of this postdoctoral position is situated in the “Nanoporous Materials” research area, however to pursue excellence we strongly stimulate interactions between the various researchers in our team as well as with our vast network of national and international partners. The research of the CMM is internationally regarded to be at the forefront in its field.

The prospective candidate will join a strongly connected research team and will collaborate with national and international academic partners. He / she will benefit from the experience present in the research group to model chemical transformations at operating conditions. A strong body of expertise was developed in this area in the framework of various ERC grants.

YOUR TASKS

The CMM is looking for a highly motivated researcher to perform state-of-the-art research in the field of large-scale molecular simulations on metal-halide perovskites. The aim of the research is to enhance the stability of metal-halide perovskites (MHPs) such that they can be used for various opto-electronic applications like solar cells, LEDs, and X-ray detectors. The prospective researcher will work in the research unit of Prof. Van Speybroeck for a period of 2 years.

The candidate will collaborate with academic partners and CMM colleagues that are involved in the interuniversity research project. On a regular basis he / she will report about his / her progress to the partners and the promotor. In this way he / she will actively contribute to the MHP and MLP related research activities of the CMM.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in the field of Materials Engineering, Physics, Physical Chemistry or a related field;
• A strong interest in molecular modelling;
• Excellent research and scientific writing skills;
• Perseverance and an independent, pro-active working style;
• The willingness to look beyond the borders of his / her own discipline and a strong motivation to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Experience with quantum mechanical software packages (VASP, CP2K, …), machine learning potentials (SchNet, NequIP, MACE), and coding (Python, C, ...) is an advantage;
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and verbally) in English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

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As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

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