PhD / Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d): The Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI SusMat) in Düsseldorf, Germany, invites applications for a PhD student or Postdoctoral researcher position in the Department of Computational Materials Design. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research on defect phases and their role in mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms, contributing to the project “Structural and chemical atomic complexity – from defect phase diagrams to material properties.”
PhD / Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Atomistic Simulation of Material Properties
Designation:
PhD Student or Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Computational Materials Design, Atomistic Simulations, Material Properties
Location:
Düsseldorf, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For PhD Applicants: A Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- For Postdoc Applicants: A PhD in the above-mentioned fields.
- Strong academic track record in the mechanical properties, defects, and microstructures of metals and materials thermodynamics.
- Proven experience in atomistic simulations (e.g., LAMMPS).
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Job Description:
As a member of the Microstructure and Mechanics Group, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing workflows and data structures for large-scale, high-throughput atomistic simulations.
- Identifying dislocation and grain boundary defect phases and assessing their thermodynamic stability.
- Building descriptor-based machine learning models to predict defect phases.
- Establishing correlations between defect phases and mechanical properties.
- Disseminating results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts
- A list of publications (if applicable)
- Two reference letters
Applications can be submitted through the application link provided.
Last Date to Apply:
31.10.2025
