Job Offer from March 11, 2025
The foundation Max Planck Institute for Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr is a renowned research institution that is over 100 years old and has already received two Nobel Prizes in its history. The institute is engaged in basic research in the field of catalysis with the aim of maximizing the efficient use of natural resources.
The Department of Molecular Theory and Spectroscopy is presently looking for a
Ph.D. student or Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d)
with expertise in theoretical spectroscopy
The position is available for 2 years (postdoc) or 3 years (Ph.D. student) to work in the departments of Prof. Neese (Molecular Theory and Spectroscopy).
Job description: The successful candidate will be expected to investigate the photoluminescent properties of chemical systems bearing f-element metal centers. To achieve this, the candidate will utilize advanced wavefunction-based computations available through the ORCA computational package. The candidate will explore the nature of the emissive states and will calculate and interpret the photoluminescent spectra of f-element compounds in collaboration with experimental research groups.
The position is available from May 1st, 2025. However, the starting date is somewhat flexible.
Qualifications: Ideally, the candidate should have
- Experience in solid state chemistry or a closely related field.
- A strong background in quantum chemistry, electronic structure theory, and spectroscopy. Preferably the candidate has solid experience with wavefunction based ab initio calculations.
- Knowledge in C++ and Python computer programming languages would be an advantage but is not strictly required.
Job offer:
- full time (39 hours; Postdoc, 2 years) or 2/3 time (Ph.D. student, 3 years) position.
- Exciting and challenging research project in one of the world’s most recognized research facilities
- State of the art infrastructure and administrative support
- Involvement in interdisciplinary research projects in the field of f-element photoluminescent materials
Applications:
Please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a copy of your PhD certificate in electronic form to the contact stated below.
Prof. Dr. Frank Neese, Dr. Dimitrios Manganas
Molecular Theory and Spectroscopy
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
department-mts@kofo.mpg.de
Closing date: April, 15th, 2025
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