Researcher in computational materials design

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over nine divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 100 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. Read more on www.physics.uu.se.

We have a short-term position opening for a highly motivated researcher with outstanding expertise in the field of computational magnetism and materials theory in the Division of Materials Theory in the group of Dr. (Docent) Heike Herper. The division of Materials theory provides broad expertise in materials modelling, code development, as well as fundamental aspects of materials research in an international environment with competent and friendly colleagues.

Duties

• Extend and optimize our existing Python-based workflow for functional materials design which is based on our in-house first principles and spin-dynamics codes.
• Implement and test new functionalities for two specific use cases.
• Create a comprehensive tutorial to facilitate broader adoption of the workflow within the research community.

Requirements

• PhD degree in physics (condensed matter) or similar
• Strong background in theoretical magnetism
• Experienced in handling ab initio methods preferably LMTO and spin dynamics codes
• Skilled in Python programming
• Capable to independently organise the work in the project

Additional qualifications

• Experience with high-performance computing

Requested Documents

• CV
• A short motivational letter (max. 1 page)
• Publication list
• Copy of doctoral certificate
• Contact details of 2 persons who might provide a reference letter

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 6 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 15 May or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Dr. Heike Herper, +46 18 471 5876, heike.herper@physics.uu.se

Please submit your application by 9 May 2024, UFV-PA 2024/1360.

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