Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics

International Laboratory for Supercomputer Atomistic Modelling and Multi-scale Analysis Moscow, Russia

International Laboratory for Supercomputer Atomistic Modeling and Multi-Scale Analysis (SAMMA) in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of condensed matter physics.

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 condensed matter physics, molecular simulations of solids and liquids, ability to conduct research, work in classical molecular dynamics packages (experience with LAMMPS is preferred) and DFT calculation packages (experience with VASP, CP2K or Quantum Espresso is preferred), write post-processing programs (experience in Julia, Python and/or Matlab will be an asset) for calculation of structural parameters of solids and fluids and transport characteristics of fluids

●      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 Vasily Pisarev, Grigory Smirnov or other members of the laboratory;

●       participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on SAMMA Lab's research projects such as:

o  phase and structural transitions in liquids at ultrafast heating and cooling

o  transport properties of fluids

o  QSPR modeling of fluid properties and solid-fluid interaction characteristics

●       writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the SAMMA Lab;;

●       participation in the events of the SAMMA Lab; and other contribution to the Lab’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 SAMMA Lab offers access to its MD processing software, shared time on the HSE cHARISMa supercomputer.

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 hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2024

Apply now

For more information:

-       about Postdoctoral Fellowship - Frequently Asked Questions

-       about HSE university –official web-site

-       about the International Laboratory for Supercomputer Atomistic Modelling and Multi-scale Analysis –official web-site of the Laboratory or contact Ekaterina Permyakova, manager of the SAMMA Lab at epermyakova@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