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We have a vacant position (6 months) for a highly motivated researcher with outstanding qualifications in computational magnetism in the Department of Materials Theory in the group of Dr. (Docent) Heike Herper. The Department of Materials Theory offers broad experience in material modeling, code development in an international environment with competent and friendly colleagues.
Job duties
- Extend and optimize the existing Python-based workflow for the design of functional magnetic materials. The workflow is based on a first principles calculation code and a spin dynamics code developed in the materials theory group.
- Implement and test new features tailored for two specific use cases.
- Work closely with the team to integrate first-principles calculations and spin dynamics methods.
- Create a comprehensive tutorial to facilitate the adoption and use of the developed workflow.
Qualification requirements
- PhD in physics (condensed matter physics) or equivalent
- Strong background in theoretical magnetism
- Experienced in handling ab initio methods preferably LMTO and spin dynamics codes
- Good programming skills in Python
- Can independently organize work in the project
Desirable/deserving otherwise
- Experience with high performance computing
Necessary documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Short letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
- Publication list
- Copy of doctoral certificate
- Contact details for two people who can write letters of reference
About the employment
The employment is limited in time, 6 months. The scope is full-time. Access 2024-11-08 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala
Information about the employment is provided by: Dr. Heike Herper, +46 18 471 5876, heike.herper@physics.uu.se
Welcome with your application no later than 8 November 2024, UFV-PA 2024/3604.
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