ANNOUNCEMENT: PhD position available in Theoretical Chemistry
Field: Quantum Dynamics of Correlated Many Electron Systems
Location: University of Potsdam, Germany
Department of Chemistry
Group of Professor Peter Saalfrank
Available: Starting April 1st, 2006, or later
A PhD position in Theoretical Chemistry is available at the University of
Potsdam (Germany) in the group of Prof. P. Saalfrank, starting April, 2006.
(The actual starting date is negotiable). We are working in the fields of
quantum dynamics of atoms and electrons, theoretical surface science and
theoretical spectroscopy. For more information about our group, please
see http://tcb16.chem.uni-potsdam.de.
We invite applications of graduate students of chemistry, physics, applied
mathematics or computer science for PhD work on "Ab initio correlated many
electron quantum dynamics". The emphasis is to simulate and understand the
behaviour of correlated many electron systems under the influence of
external perturbations, like laser pulses. This is especially important,
since many techniques of chemistry and physics, like photoelectron
spectroscopy and tunneling microscopy, rely on moving electrons. The
temporal evolution of the system shall be modelled using the recently
developed MCTDHF method (see, e.g., J. Chem. Phys. 122, 124102 (2005) or
Phys. Rev. A, 72, 012710 (2005) ), which is an adaptation of the
Multi-Configuration Self-Consistent Field method to time-dependent
problems.
The successful candidates should have a strong background in one or more of
the following areas: Computational chemistry, quantum physics, quantum
chemistry, quantum optics, or programming. They are expected to participate
in a PhD program with the goal to finish a doctoral thesis in Theoretical
Chemistry or Theoretical Physics within 3 years. Please send a cover letter,
CV, publication list, and letters of recommendation to
Dr. Mathias Nest
Institut fuer Chemie
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 25
14476 Potsdam
Germany
Salary is 2/3 BAT IIa(O) - the exact amount depends on age and experience.
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