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[edit] Postdoctoral ab-initio position at BOSCH Corporate Research Energy Technologies group
Institution: Robert Bosch LLC
Department: Research and Technology Center North America
Description
The Robert Bosch Research and Technology Center North America is looking for outstanding researchers in the field of ab-initio computational modeling of materials for energy applications. The position is located in our Cambridge, MA office, across from the MIT campus. The position will augment both ongoing internal research efforts within the company and external collaborations within the projects Bosch is supporting as a member of the MIT Energy Initiative. The focus will be on ab-initio modeling of new functional materials, aiming to gain insights into microscopic mechanisms and properties, and to provide guidance for designing new materials for energy conversion and storage applications.
Topics include:
Thermoelectric materials: Focus will be on developing models and applying state-of-the-art first-principles techniques to understand and improve electronic and thermal transport properties.
Li-ion batteries: Thermodynamic and electrochemical properties of materials for high-energy-density storage materials. Emphasis is on computing chemical and thermal stability and optimizing ionic and electronic transport.
Photovoltaic devices: Computational analysis of optical properties, defect energetics and modeling of electronic transport across heterogeneous interfaces.
We are looking for exceptional candidates to interact in a global, dynamic environment that brings together researchers from Bosch in North America, Europe and leading scientists at MIT. Specialized knowledge and skills desired:
- Established research record and several years of experience
- Expertise in ab-initio methods and molecular dynamics - DFPT, DFT+U, CPMD, NEB, KMC, GW
- Extensive experience with modern ab-initio tools (Quantum Espresso, VASP)
- Knowledge of solid-state theory, chemistry and thermodynamics - Electron transport, excitations (e.g. electron-phonon coupling), alloy theory
- Solid programming, scripting and data management skills in Linux environment
Computations will be performed at Bosch on in-house cluster machines, with close connection to experiments.
Initial contract is for one year, and is extendible and upgradeable. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with a starting full-time position. Please send a CV and references to: 33879-CS-1525@boschresearch.hrmdirect.com
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 272,000 associates generated sales of over 46 billion euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal 2007. The privately owned Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 300 subsidiary and regional companies in over 50 countries. Corporate Research at Bosch employs some 1300 researchers at locations in Germany, United States, Singapore, China, Japan and Russia. The effort is part of Bosch's commitment to advancing technology, manifested in 29,000 associates working in research and development units, and total 2007 R&D expenditures of over $5B (7.7% of sales). In accordance to its motto, "invented for life", Bosch is dedicated to responsible use of our environment, and is currently active in renewable energy generation through its photovoltaics business, Bosch Ersol, and energy storage thru its Li-ion battery joint venture, SB LiMotive. To learn more please visit http://www.bosch.us and http://www.boschresearch.com.
For a small sample of the flavor of ab-initio activities in our North American offices, see: [1] B. Kozinsky and N. Marzari, "Static Dielectric Properties of Carbon Nanotubes from First Principles", Phys. Rev. Lett. 96, 166801 (2006). [2] I. Dabo, B. Kozinsky, N. Singh-Miller, N. Marzari, "Electrostatics in periodic boundary conditions and real-space corrections", Phys. Rev. B 77, 115139 (2008). [3] D. Wee, B. Kozinsky, M. Fornari, N. Marzari, "Direct and Indirect Effects of Filling on Band Structure and Phonon Dispersion of Skutterudites", MRS proceedings, Spring 2009. [4] S. Petrosyan, M. Fornari, B. Kozinsky, N.Marzari, G. Ceder, "Local ordering and structural instabilities in (Na,Bi)TiO3 perovskites", APS meeting, March 2009.
http://www.bosch.us/content/language1/html/7442.htm
Contact: Dr. Boris Kozinsky email: 33879-CS-1525@boschresearch.hrmdirect.com
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[edit] Postdoctoral positions at ORNL
Institution: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Department: Materials Science & Technology division
Description
Please note that we will be hiring two postdocs. One will work in Quantum Monte Carlo methods and a second will work improving Density Functional approximations. Please find below the details of the QMC position. Please distribute among anyone that you think might be interested. Salaries at ORNL are competitive. http://orise.orau.gov/sep/needs/files/ORNL09-02-MSTD.pdf
Contact: Dr. Fernando A Reboredo reboredofa@ornl.gov
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[edit] Research Scientist position at NRL
Institution: Naval Research Laboratory
Department: Center for Computational Materials Science
Description
The Center for Computational Materials Science, at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC, has an opening for a permanent Research Scientist position. We ask your help in bringing this position to the attention of qualified candidates in your department or group, and would be grateful if you would post the attached announcement.
The Center conducts basic theoretical and computational research spanning a broad spectrum of materials and phenomena in condensed-matter and atomic/molecular physics. We offer a vibrant and challenging research environment, as well as considerable freedom to develop and pursue new research directions. A PhD, or equivalent, and postdoctoral experience are highly desirable.
The appointment will be a Level III appointment (equivalent to GS-12 to 13) with a salary range from $75100 to $107854.
Steve Erwin, Acting Director Center for Computational Materials Science
Contact: erwin_at_dave.nrl.navy.mil
Posted: --JK 17:15, 4 September 2008 (CDT)
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[edit] Computational Science Support Specialist
Institution: Imperial College London
Department: Department of Materials and Department of Physics
Description
South Kensington Campus Salary: £37,910 -- £44,730 per annum
The Imperial College branch of the Thomas Young Centre, the London Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials, is seeking to recruit a Computational Science Support Specialist.
The job requires computational, scientific and communication skills: you will provide Linux system administration and user support; develop new computational and numerical methods; and contribute to a variety of research projects. You will have an important role to play in helping us realise our ambition to make the TYC a world-leading centre for computational materials physics and chemistry.
You will have a degree and a post-graduate qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant area of science, mathematics or computer science. A good knowledge of Linux system administration and a proven ability to program in at least one major language suitable for scientific applications are required.
This is a permanent position starting immediately.
For more information see http://www.thomasyoungcentre.org.
Contact: wmc.foulkes_at_imperial.ac.uk Prof. Matthew Foulkes
Posted: --JK 12:54, 28 August 2008 (CDT)
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[edit] Postdoctoral Position in Condensed-Matter Physics
Institution: Cornell University
Department: Department of Physics and Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Description
We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral scholar in the area of quantum Monte Carlo. The specific research will involve the development of quantum Monte Carlo algorithms to improve the accuracy for large-scale systems and increase the efficiency on petascale supercomputers. These methods will be applied to a variety of molecular and extended systems, including strongly correlated transition metal oxide systems, molecular crystals and phase transitions in materials under pressure. The candidate will work jointly with the computational groups of Prof. Cyrus Umrigar (Physics) and Prof. Richard Hennig (Materials Science and Engineering) at Cornell and collaborate with other research groups as part of the project. The position provides an opportunity to gain broad experience and exposure within the communities of quantum Monte Carlo, computational materials, high performance computing and strongly correlated systems. Requirements: A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related area, and expertise in the development and application of first-principles electronic structure methods for materials. Experience with quantum Monte Carlo methods and with parallel programming would be beneficial. Application: To apply, please e-mail a statement of research interests, CV and the names and contact information of three references to Prof. Richard Hennig, rhennig@cornell.edu, and Prof. Cyrus Umrigar, CyrusUmrigar@cornell.edu. Informal inquiries are also welcome.
Contact: rhennig_at_cornell.edu Prof. Richard Hennig and CyrusUmrigar_at_cornell.edu Prof. Cyrus Umrigar
Posted: --JK 13:01, 28 August 2008 (CDT)
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