Research Fellow, Density Function Theory
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- Recruiter
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
- Location
- Singapore
- Posted
- 01 Mar 2023
- End of advertisement period
- 31 Mar 2023
- Ref
- 10021344
- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and independent postdoctoral research fellow with a strong background in density functional theory and quantum chemistry to join the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials to work with Prof. Antonio Castro Neto of the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore and Visiting Prof. Giovanni Vignale (https://vignaleg.mufaculty.umsystem.edu/) on the development of new and more accurate functionals for electronic density functional theory and quantum continuum mechanics. The work will involve a combination of analytical methods, numerical methods, and machine learning techniques.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline
- A solid background in density functional theory, many-body theory and quantum chemistry
- Experience with numerical implementation of density functional and quantum chemical calculations
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More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials
Department : Research Groups
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 16821