Full Professor of Computational Physics

GZ B0007/1-2021

Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg

PLUS. Competence for tomorrow.

The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) is an up-and-coming Austrian University which stands for outstanding achievement in research and teaching in the fields of (Digital) Humanities, Life Sciences, the sustainability of social processes and the interlinkage between Arts & Sciences. With the four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development and Sustainability, Digital Life, and Health and Mind, the PLUS offers researchers excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary interconnectedness.

The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria, invites applications for a permanent position as

Full Professor of Computational Physics

at the Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials

https://www.plus.ac.at/chemie-und-physik-der-materialien/?lang=en .

We are looking for an internationally renowned researcher in the field of computational physics of condensed matter. This person will strengthen and broaden our current interests in the area of materials science by bringing an innovative and visionary research program. Desired research directions in computational physics and/or the modelling of materials properties could go in the direction of materials design for sustainability, including topics such as light-material interactions, interfacial science or catalysis. The methodological focus should be the field of computer assisted modelling of the atomistic structure of condensed matter, e.g. electronic structure calculations, with the goal of understanding macroscopic properties at a microscopic level.

We expect that the applicant will establish contacts with the research interests of existing groups at the Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials and to the core facilities in the University. In addition, the applicant should build bridges to other research areas within the Faculties of “Natural and Life Sciences” and “Digital and Analytical Sciences”.

The candidate will teach Physics within our Bachelor and Masters Engineering and Materials Science program as well the Physics courses for the Bachelor/Masters in Education. A proven teaching track record in the field of theoretical physics is especially valued.