Research Associate in Materials Design: Join Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Germany to contribute to the development of innovative methods for accelerating the design of inorganic materials with unique properties.
Designation: Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, or related disciplines.
Research Area: Materials Chemistry
Location: Berlin Steglitz, Unter den Eichen 87, 12205 Berlin
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Scientific university degree (diploma/master’s) in physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, or related field.
- Doctorate in relevant field is advantageous.
- Proficiency in solid-state chemistry and physics.
- Extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and programming.
- Strong programming skills, especially in Python.
- In-depth knowledge of density functional theory and related software.
- Publication track record.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience in machine learning, data analysis, and visualization is beneficial.
- Familiarity with statistical methods is desirable.
Job Description:
- Develop methods for computer-aided accelerated design of inorganic materials focusing on properties like hardness, magnetism, and thermal conductivity.
- Utilize automated density functional theory calculations and machine-learned models.
- Positions are part of the ERC Starting Grant ‘Multibonds: Understanding and designing inorganic materials properties based on two- and multicentre bonds’.
- Two roles available – one emphasizing density functional theory calculations and the other focusing on machine learning.
How to Apply:
- Submit applications via the online form by 03.11.2024.
- For postal applications, please send to: Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Referat Z.3 – Personal, Unter den Eichen 87, 12205 Berlin, GERMANY.
- For queries, contact Dr. Janine George at +49 30 8104-3318 or email Janine.George@bam.de.
Last Date for Apply: 03.11.2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in materials research at BAM in Germany! Apply now!
