Postdoc in Atomistic Design of Photoabsorbing Materials

Department of Physics at Chalmers
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Information about the division
The Condensed Matter and Materials Theory Division at the Department of Physics has various activities focusing on the application of electronic structure and atomic scale simulation methods to address current problems in materials science. Many of our research activities concerns materials of interest for energy harvesting from solar, thermal, and fusion sources. In these areas we work closely with several experimental and theory groups both nationally and internationally. We strive for providing a stimulating, motivating, and collaborative research environment.

The proposed project aims to complement material searches with comprehensive modelling based on state-of-the-art high-level of theory electronic structure methods. The main tasks of the successful applicant will be to work on including all relevant physical phenomena into models and develop modified descriptors for material searches. Focus will be put especially on the nature of the charge carriers and their interaction with defects close to the surface, and in ambient conditions. Depending on the interest of the candidate, the project might involve high-throughput and machine learning approaches.

Major responsibilities
You will work on understanding how complex physical phenomena, such as e.g. polarons formation and their interaction with defects and interfaces, affect the efficiency of solar devices. You will contribute to the search of new photoabsorbing materials and engage in collaborations with experimental groups. As part of the project, you will be expected to communicate research results both orally at international conferences and in writing in scientific journals.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
You should hold a doctoral degree in physics, chemistry or materials science and have a documented experience in computational modeling and electronic structure calculations; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You should enjoy working in a collaborative environment including interactions with both theoreticians and experimentalists.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

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Our offer to you
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Application deadline: 18th March, 2020

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For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor, Julia Wiktor
Division of Materials and Surface Theory
E-mail: julia.wiktor@chalmers.se

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