PhD Position in Computational Chemistry: Leibniz University Hannover invites applications for a PhD position in Computational Chemistry as part of the PhoenixD Cluster of Excellence. This initiative aims to revolutionize the design and manufacture of optical systems through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Designation
PhD Position in Computational Chemistry
Research Area
- Optical Materials Development
- Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
Location
Leibniz University Hannover, Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Hannover, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- University degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
- Background in Theoretical and/or Computational Chemistry, combined with knowledge in Materials Chemistry (ideal).
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Experience with quantum-chemical software, high-performance computing, and Linux.
- Basic programming skills in Python or other languages (beneficial).
Job Description
- Guide the development of optical materials.
- Systematically extend molecular fragmentation schemes to periodic systems.
- Enhance the in-house Python-based fragmentation library for fragmentation schemes.
- Act as a teaching assistant in various courses related to physical and/or computational chemistry.
How to Apply
Submit an application including:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Graduation certificates
- At least two reference contacts
Applications can be sent electronically to Prof. Dr. Carolin König at: carolin.koenig@pci.uni-hannover.de or by post to:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Physikalische Chemie und Elektrochemie
Carolin König
Callinstr. 3A, 30167 Hannover
Last Date for Apply
November 2, 2025
For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Carolin König at +49 (0)511 762-4896.
