Postdoctoral Fellow on development and implementation of novel electronic-structure methods and algorithms at Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) (Villigen PSI, AG, Switzerland) | Careerkit Jobs
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Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)·Research·Villigen PSI, Aargau
Postdoctoral Fellow on development and implementation of novel electronic-structure methods and algorithms
RoleFull-time · Fixed-term · Postdoctoral · Science & Research
CompensationFixed-term position for 1 year, with potential extension based on project funding.
Fixed-term position for 1 year, with potential extension based on project funding.
The role
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## Your tasks ##
Implement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package
Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities
Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user program
01* Implement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package
02* Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities
03* Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user program
Requirements
↳* PhD degree in computational condensed-matter physics or equivalent
↳* Experience with the development, implementation and application of atomistic simulation methods
↳* Programming skills in C++, Fortran, Julia, and Python
↳* Experience with parallel computing using HPCs
↳* Strong written and oral communication skills in English
↳* The ability to work effectively independently and in a team
↳* Prior experience with density functional theory is desirable
Benefits
＋Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration.
＋You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture.
＋If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
