Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) / CSIC-University of Zaragoza
Offer Description
The offered position is a postdoctoral research appointment at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA, CSIC–University of Zaragoza), Spain, under the supervision of CSIC tenured scientist Dr. Yue-Wen Fang. The successful candidate will conduct first-principles calculations and develop advanced computational approaches combining DFT and machine learning to investigate ferroic materials, with particular emphasis on lattice dynamics and phase transitions of ferroelectrics. Opportunities for collaboration with experimental groups will also be available.
Where to apply
E-mail: yuewen.fang@csic.es
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
PhD in relevant fields with strong background in computational physics or materials science.
Specific Requirements
A PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field is required. A strong background in ab initio calculations of electronic and phonon properties is required.
Knowledge of ferroelectricity, anharmonic lattice dynamics, and nuclear quantum effects is desirable.
Experience with machine-learning techniques, databases and Python-based workflows is desirable.
Languages
- ENGLISH – Level: Good
- SPANISH – Level: Basic
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Additional Information
Benefits
The candidates must have hold a PhD infield.
Eligibility criteria
Applications are welcome from candidates of all nationalities, subject to applicable employment and immigration requirements.
Selection process
Candidates with matched qualifications will be selected for online interview.
The starting date is tentative, and the selected candidate is expected to take up the position as soon as possible.
Additional comments
Applicants should submit the following documents to Dr. Yue-Wen Fang (yuewen.fang@csic.es):
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a full publication list. Please highlight up to three of your most representative publications, briefly describing your contribution to each.
- Cover Letter (maximum 1 page), briefly describing your research background, interests, and motivation for applying.
- Contact details of two referees.
Website for additional job details: https://inma.unizar-csic.es/en/job-offers/
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA)
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Zaragoza
- City: Zaragoza
- Postal Code: 50009
- Street: Calle Pedro Cerbuna, 12
Contact
- State/Province: Aragon
- City: Zaragoza
- Website: https://inma.unizar-csic.es
- https://ymatterlab.github.io/
- Street: Pedro Cerbuna, 12
- Postal Code: 50009
- E-Mail: yuewen.fang@csic.es


