Postdoc in the field of Molecular Dynamics

 

You will be working on a project on femtosecond laser irradiation of thin films, be involved in initiating new research activities as well as in interacting and coordinating with ongoing efforts concerning nano-scale modeling.

Your primary scientific tasks will be, e.g.:

• Simulation of femtosecond laser pulse induced defect formation, re-crystallization and grain coarsening using MD,
  
• Extraction of effective material properties from MD simulations
  
• Simulation model development, e.g., in the spirit of multiscale modeling
  
• Collaboration with internal and external project partners
  
• Preparation of scientific publications and presentations
  
• Participation in national and international conferences and symposia
  
• Co-supervision of PhD students

Your Profile:

• A completed MSc degree and a subsequent PhD in the field of physics, materials science, theoretical chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a similar field
  
• Expert knowledge and in-depth practical experience with molecular dynamics (simulation, post-processing) and the related software tools (LAMMPS, OVITO)
  
• Excellent programming skills (preferably with C++, Python)
  
• Very good publication record and visibility in the scientific community
  
• Structured and analytical thinking as well as a systematic, careful, independent, and reliable working method
  

Desirable additional qualifications:

• Experience in supervising students and doctoral candidates and in managing your own scientific project
  
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to work as part of a team are mandatory
  
• Experience with acquisition and administration of third-party funds is a plus

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• The opportunity to conduct exciting research in an international and multidisciplinary environment with outstanding infrastructure
  
• The opportunity to work in an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment
  
• The opportunity to launch your own research group
  
• A creative work environment at a leading research facility, located at the attractive research campus of the TZA Aachen (https://tza-aachen.de) and the Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in a dynamic and highly active research field
  
• Extensive training opportunities for personal and professional development
  
• The opportunity to attend national and international conferences
  
• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life, such as the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13 - 14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

Place of employment: Aachen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin.

A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by 27.10.2022

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