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Dübendorf, Zürich, Schweiz Empa, Materials Science and Technology Vollzeit
"As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility, environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important." Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team. For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic, Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoctoral position in entropy enhanced defects for sustainable catalysis Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

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Laboratory for Computational Engineering focuses on developing technologies that support energy transition and a sustainable society by devising novel approaches and algorithms to help research in strategic areas (porous materials science, carbon negative technologies, and renewable energy integration), employing numerical simulations to understand complex systems and processes, and solving practically relevant problems to support a sustainable and healthy society.

The laboratory has an extensive experience in investigating coupled multiphysics phenomena and complex multiscale processes, as well as in developing and using innovative scientific computing techniques (including HPC, machine learning, multiscale algorithms).

It also has excellent experimental infrastructures (including cutting-edge experimental fluid dynamics facilities, and various equipment to investigate processes in porous materials) that used to advance electro-optical methods and to devise machine learning methods for data analysis and control.

Your tasksThe postdoctoral researcher will work on quantum chemical (QC) modeling of amorphous materials and undercoordinated defects on oxidic surfaces. The postdoc will work in a team of scientists with diverse backgrounds and will tightly interact with experimentalists. In this project, by comparing modeling results and experiments, we aim to establish a framework to digitally accelerate the design of sustainable amorphous catalysts by integrating computational and analytical methods.
Your profileThe applicants must hold a recent PhD degree, preferably in physics, chemical engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering.

Knowledge of the theory and demonstrated proficiency with QC modeling is mandatory for this position:

the candidate must have an excellent record of accomplishments and publications (for the corresponding career stage) that proves an extensive hands-on experience and the ability to autonomously work with QC codes (e.g., CP2K, Quantum Espresso, or VASP).

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and experience in dealing with real data are an asset.

The candidate is a curious, passionate, and proactive individual that can autonomously advance the project, engaging in discussion with the other members of the research team.

Our offerWe offer internationally competitive conditions, optimal computational and experimental facilities, and the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment where communication and interaction to create synergies and develop novel ideas are highly valued. The position is available for two years from August 2024, or at a slightly later date upon mutual agreement.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We are looking forward to receiving your application comprising
a letter of motivation, a
brief statement of your research interest (please provide it in the same PDF as the motivation letter), your
curriculum vitae, a
complete list of publications, and
two or more references with contact details.

Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Questions? DrIvanLunati
Head of Laboratory
Computational Engineering

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