Assistant professor at the Department of Plasma Technology

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion

Department

Department of Plasma Technology

Research Field

Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

2 May 2024 - 02:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

17 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The employed person will conduct research in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of physical sciences. Number of available positions: 1.

• Preparation, performance and analysis of simulations using density functional theory in order to obtain, among others: band structure, energy levels of impurities introduced into the basic lattice, point defects and complexes, energy of their formation in gallium oxide, etc.

• Verification of theoretical results during experimental testing of the optical, structural and luminescent properties of the tested systems.

• Research into the possibilities of modifying and improving the properties of the tested materials.

• Dissemination of scientific results at international conferences.

• Preparing scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of physical sciences.

• Participation in trips to national and European research centers (synchrotrons: XAFS/XPS/RIXS/XES research) and analysis of the results obtained (using the DFT method).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD degree obtained within the last four years before the application deadline.

• Experience in modeling physical processes and materials development/characterization using density functional theory (DFT).

• Experience in using VASP numerical package. Having publications based on calculations using VASP, in which the candidate is the first author, will be an additional advantage.

• Experience in large-scale computing, solid state physics theory and materials science.

• Proficiency in solving challenges such as finite-size effects in doped materials through correcting energy conditions used in supercell computing.

• Experience in using GPU for VASP calculations.

• Experience in applying AIMD technique and implementing machine learning in VASP. Knowledge of molecular dynamics programs, Wien2k, QE will be an additional advantage.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Physics » Other

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

IPPLM offers:

• employment under a full-time employment contract,

• working in a team consisting of both experienced and young scientists

(including PhD students),

• improving qualifications and the possibility of rapid scientific development,

• participation in scientific cooperation carried out in important research centers

at home and abroad.

Eligibility criteria

A candidate for the position of a researcher should meet the following criteria:

1. Enjoy full public rights.

2. Have a doctoral degree.

3. Have predispositions and passion for scientific work.

4. Know English at a level enabling the use of professional literature, preparation of scientific publications and communication in a professional environment.

A candidate for the position of a researcher should submit the following documents and letters:

1. Application for employment as an assistant professor.

2. Cover letter.

3. Detailed scientific CV, including information on internships completed and scientific and professional achievements.

4. Diploma of completion of studies, diploma of obtaining a doctoral or habilitated doctor's degree.

5. Materials confirming knowledge and professional experience useful for carrying out the work specified in the competition offer.

6. Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes.

Selection process

The candidate's qualifications are assessed by the Competition Committee on the basis of the documents and materials provided and the opinion of the head of a given research field together with the head of the plant (laboratory) where the candidate is to be employed. Additionally, the Competition Commission may invite the candidate for an interview.

Declaration and commitment templates can be downloaded from:
http://www.ifpilm.pl/praca-w-instytucie/957-wzory-oswiadczen-oraz-zobowiazania

The Competition Commission may ask the candidate to present additional materials regarding his qualifications and scientific achievements, such as:

• opinion/opinions of employees with an academic title or habilitation degree,

• a copy of the doctoral thesis and habilitation dissertation (depending on the position you are applying for),

• documentation confirming participation in scientific cooperation with significant centers (applies to the position of assistant professor, institute professor and professor),

• other materials.

 

Additional comments

The candidate may submit to the Competition Committee other additional materials confirming his qualifications, scientific achievements and information about his interests not related to research specified in the competition announcement.

DOCUMENTS should be submitted by May 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m., at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion. Sylwestra Kaliskiego (secretariat), ul. Hery 23, 01-497 Warszawa with the note on the envelope "COMPETITION - assistant professor at ZTP" or send by e-mail to: [email protected] with the following in the subject line: "COMPETITION - assistant professor at ZTP".

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

01-497

Street

23 Hery Street

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

http://www.ipplm.pl

Street

23 Hery Str.

Postal Code

01-497

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED