We will have an opening for a PhD candidate in our first-principles theory and simulation group here in Barcelona very soon. Deadline for applications is mid-November, with mid-January as earliest starting date. More detailed information is available at https://tinyurl.com/mr2nsbfc
Requirements:
- Master in Physics or related disciplines is mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of density-functional theory or other methodologies for the first-principles simulation of materials is desirable.
- An aptitude for scientific programming (e.g., Fortran and/or Python) is desirable.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
What we offer:
- The PhD contract will have a duration of 4 years, with mid-January 2025 as earliest starting date.
- Salary range follows the guidelines of the PhD fellowships offered by the Ministry (formerly named FPI).
How to apply:
Please send your CV with a brief motivation letter to Massimiliano Stengel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Miquel Royo (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
What ICMAB is and why working with us:
ICMAB – CSIC is a multidisciplinary global reference centre for the cutting-edge research of functional materials for electronics, energy and health which fosters knowledge transfer and it is characterized by its internationalization and its education, inclusion and diversity policies. ICMAB-CSIC is committed to know-how transfer to productive sectors as well as to participate in educational and outreach activities. Since 2016, ICMAB -CSIC has been awarded for three consecutive periods with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction.
ICMAB-CSIC, with over 250 members from 47 nationalities, is a more than three decades old research institute located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, surrounded by other research and technological centres and with access to many state-of-the art equipment and scientific facilities. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has its Pag. 2 / 2 own scientific services equipped with the newest scientific instrumentation and with highly specialised technical staff available to the scientific community.
ICMAB-CSIC stands out for its great training activity at the doctoral level. Training on technical, scientific and transversal skills are offered to ICMAB-CSIC personnel. Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has coordinated 2 Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND doctoral training programs on advanced functional materials: DOCFAM (2017-2022) and DOCFAM+ (2023-2028). In total, 48 doctoral students have been trained (18 at the at the ICMAB).
Read the offer here.
