PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Nanoscale Friction, Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)

PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Nanoscale: The Advanced Materials Group at Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) and the Nanolino group at the University of Basel (UNIBA) invite applications for PhD and postdoctoral positions in the SNFS-GAČR funded project focused on nanoscale friction control of layered transition metal dichalcogenides.

Designation: PhD Student and Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area: Nanoscale Friction Control of Layered Transition Metal Dichalcogenides

Location:

• CTU: Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
• UNIBA: University of Basel, Switzerland

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Essential: Background in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related disciplines. Strong expertise in solid-state density functional theory. Excellent communication skills in English.
• Desirable: Programming experience in scientific languages (Fortran, C, C++), knowledge of shell scripting in a UNIX environment, and experience with Linux-based HPC architectures (for CTU). Surface science background and experience with ultrahigh vacuum equipment, atomic force microscopy, and scanning probe techniques (for UNIBA).

Job Description:

PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Nanoscale Friction Control of Layered Transition Metal Dichalcogenides

Positions at Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU): PhD and postdoctoral fellows at CTU will develop quantum mechanical models based on Density Functional Theory, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Antonio Cammarata. The research will involve utilizing High-Performance Computing (HPC) centers for calculations.

Contract Details:

• PhD position: 4 years
• Postdoctoral position: 2 years, with a 1-year extension based on performance

How to Apply:

• Application Link: https://nano.cvut.cz/jobs-opportunities
• The call is open immediately, and applications are accepted until positions are filled.
• Expected starting date: 1.1.2024, with flexibility for later starts.
• Application submission requires a cover letter (up to 2 pages), a structured CV, list of publications, reference contacts, and proof of completed MSc (for PhD applicants) or PhD (for postdoctoral applicants).
• Direct all correspondence to Antonio Cammarata at cammaant@fel.cvut.cz with email subject “[SNFS-GACR] application for XXX position,” where “XXX” is “PhD” or “postdoc.”

Positions at University of Basel (UNIBA): PhD and postdoctoral fellows at UNIBA will focus on preparing 2D MoSe2, MoS2, and other transition metal dichalcogenides in an ultrahigh vacuum environment. The research involves high-resolution atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis under the supervision of PD. Dr. Thilo Glatzel.

Contract Details:

• PhD position: 3 years, with the possibility to extend to four years
• Postdoctoral position: 2 years

How to Apply:

• Application Link: https://nanolino.physik.unibas.ch/en/open-positions
• The call is open immediately, and applications are accepted until positions are filled.
• Expected starting date: 1.1.2024, with flexibility for later starts.
• Application submission requires a single PDF file with a cover letter (up to 2 pages), a structured CV, list of publications, reference contacts, and proof of completed MSc (for PhD applicants) or PhD (for postdoctoral applicants).
• Direct all correspondence to Thilo Glatzel at thilo.glatzel@unibas.ch with email subject “[SNFS-GACR] application for XXX position,” where “XXX” is “PhD” or “postdoc.”

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