Postdoctoral Fellow in the Computational Condensed Matter Physics: Quantum Materials

The Centre for Quantum Metamaterials (Moscow, Russia) invites applications for postdoctoral positions in computational condensed matter physics, focusing on quantum materials.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of condensed matter physics, chemical physics, chemical engineering, computational physics, atomistic simulations or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
• Candidates should have a strong background in first-principles simulations (DFT, TDDFT), atomistic modeling, and computational analysis of functional and low-dimensional materials, ability to conduct research, work in classical DFT packages (experience with VASP, Castep or Quantum Espresso is preferred), write post-processing programs (experience in Bash and Python will be an asset) for calculation of structural parameters of solids and their electronic properties;
  
• Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
  
• Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Profs. Alexei Vagov and  Alexei Kartsev;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Centre’s for Quantum Metamaterials research project “Advanced materials and technologies ”;

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Centre for Quantum Metamaterials;

●      participation in the events of the Centre for Quantum Metamaterials and other contribution to the Centre’s development;

●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;

●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The centre offers access to computational software, as well as HSE University HPC Cluster "cHARISMa".

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiringcentre may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2026

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions
  
• about HSE university –official web-site
  
• about the Centre for Quantum Metamaterials – official web-site of the Centre for Quantum Metamaterials or contact Alexey Karstev at akartsev@hse.ru directly
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru