Postdoc (m/f)
Computational Material Science

Job responsibilities include the following:

• propose detailed chemical reaction mechanisms and perform mechanism reduction
• perform kinetic modeling using numeric methods
• perform simulations of molecular dynamics and statistical mechanics using standard software packages
• connect simulations on multiple time- and lengthscales
• interact with modeling and experimental collaborators at other institutions to analyse and discuss projects
• effectively communicate and interact with scientists and engineers to define the requirements of the simulations and models
• obtain necessary input data for simulations and provide meaningful interpretation of modeling results to guide experiments, operations, and engineering designs
• disseminate knowledge through publications in scientific journals and presentations at conferences, symposia, and meetings
• work with management and senior staff to plan and design projects
• supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
• collaboration with experimental laboratories

What we expect:

• postgraduate degree (Ph.D.) or pursuing in computational chemistry or related fields such as computational materials science or computational physics
• strong background in materials chemistry and physics, modeling and kinetics preferably with an emphasis on biomaterial applications
• fluency in at least one scientific programming environment (e.g. MATLAB)
• demonstrated experience in performing simulations studies that inform and collaborate with experimental projects
• ability to work independently and in teams to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines
• excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills, and writing grant applications

We offer:

• multinational work environment with over 950 colleagues from more than 50 nations
• extensive options of vocational training (i. a. expert seminars, language courses or leadership seminars)
• flexible working hours and various models to ensure the compatibility of family and career
• excellent infrastructure, including a scientific in-house library as well as modern work spaces
• remuneration according to the standards of the collective wage agreement TV-AVH including further social benefits