Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – First-Principles Core-Level Spectroscopy of Functional Interfaces
Core
Develop and extend first-principles methods for core-level spectroscopy (XAS, XPS, EELS) to interpret experimental data for functional interfaces, surfaces, and defects in energy materials.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Theoretical Physics / Computational Materials Science)
Builds
Open-source electronic-structure and spectroscopy codes
Domain
Condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, sustainable energy materials
Required skills
ab initio electronic-structure theory, core-level spectroscopy theory (XAS, XPS, EELS), correlated electron systems methods (DMFT, multiplet theory), Fortran/Python programming, open-source software development, independent research
Preferred skills
experience with VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, ABINIT, SIESTA, RSPt, TRIQS, dynamical mean-field theory, Hubbard-corrected functionals
Technologies
VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, ABINIT, SIESTA, RSPt, TRIQS, Fortran, Python
Responsibilities
Develop ab initio methods for core-hole effects and core-exciton binding; extend theoretical descriptions to surfaces and defects; implement developments in established codes; benchmark computed spectra against experimental data; publish results in peer-reviewed journals; train doctoral and master's students
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher