The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences , Department of Dielectrics invites applications for the position of the : Postdoctoral researcher - domain walls in antiferroics
Post-doc position is suitable for researchers within 8 years from Ph.D. degree (maternity/paternity leave excluded).
Job description
- Theoretical studies of antiferroics, multiferroics and related materials by means of atomistic modeling or second principles.
- Developing shell-model potentials for studying domain wall phenomena.
- Involvement in the other scientific activities within the scope of the research in the Department of Dielectrics.
Your profile
- Previous experience with atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of ferroelectrics
- Experience with property-optimization-oriented research of ferroic materials
- Some practical experience with DFT and its use for parametrization of interatomic potentials
- Ability to read and debug programming codes and to write minor computer programs/scripts
- Good oral and written presentation skills (in English)
- Experience with Unix/Linux systems and high-performance computing
- Proven ability to write scientific manuscripts
Of advantage are:
- Teaching or outreach experience, interest to apply for grant projects in our Department
- Advanced programming skills (Python, Fortran or C)
- Experience with shell-model calculations
We offer
- Working in an international and creative environment
- Training and development opportunities (soft skills, language courses)
- Flexible working hours with home office possibility
- 5 weeks of vacation + 6 sick days a year
- More information is available at: Why FZU? | FZU
How to apply
Send your application to kariera [at] fzu [dot] cz () by January 12th and include
- cover letter explaining your motivation and interests
- curriculum vitae with a description of your experience and skills and contribution to your major publications.
General employment questions should be addressed to Lucie Beránková (berankova [at] fzu [dot] cz),
research-related enquiries to Jiří Hlinka (hlinka [at] fzu [dot] cz)
Information on the processing of personal data can be found on the FZU website, at: Processing of personal data | FZU.
The starting date is flexible between March 2022/June 2022. The contract is offered for one year with a possibility of extension upon mutual agreement.
About the Institute
The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU) is a public research institution specializing in fundamental and applied research in physics, especially elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, solid state physics, optics, plasma physics and laser physics. The FZU is the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences with more than 1300 employees, including a considerable number of international workers. As a public research institution, the FZU contributes to increasing the level of knowledge, the quality of education, and the use of research findings in practice.
On April 2019, the FZU has become a holder of the certificate HR Excellence in Research Award, which is awarded by the European Commission. The FZU has thus ranked among the group of prestigious European institutions having the right to use this certificate.