Doctoral scholarship holder in theoretical and computational materials physics
PhD @ResearchTweet posted 1 week ago in Engineering , in Physics Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
-
Experience No Preference
-
Qualifications Master’s
Job Description
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow’s world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of theoretical and computational materials physics.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of computational and theoretical materials physics. You will study the electronic, optical and structural properties of photovoltaic cells in particular two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides by means of quantum mechanical electronic structure calculations within the Density Functional formalism.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Physics Department.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in Physics, Engineering Sciences (Applied Physics) or equivalent, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results. You graduated with an academic distinction (cum laude, …)
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You have a solid knowledge of Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter Physics.
- You also have programming experience (Python, …).
- You are preferably familiar with the Linux operating system and DFT codes such as VASP, ABINIT, etc.
- Experience with the use of a high-performance computing infrastructure is recommended.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. The scholarship can be renewed 3x after a yearly positive evaluation.
- The planned start date is 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at Groenenborger campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment, but short stays at other research institutes outside Belgium are possible.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 4 September 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV (academic distinctions, relevant courses, programming experience,…)
- a copy of your diploma.
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. D. Lamoen, Lamoen@uantwerpen.be or Prof. B. Partoens, Bart.Partoens@uantwerpen.be.
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.