Vacant job

Responsibilities

The goal of the project is to study sodium-based solid electrolytes through quantum mechanical modeling. Interfaces with the electrodes are of interest for the project, as is the ionic conductivity.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed to be equivalent to a PhD.
• A PhD in Physics or Materials Science. A PhD in Chemistry may also be considered.
• Postdoctoral researcher. Documented experience with atomistic simulation codes based on Density Functional Theory (DFT), such as VASP and Quantum Espresso.

Personal qualities

As a person, you are expected to take initiative, be creative and supportive, and work well in a team. Independence is also expected. We would also appreciate if you have:

• Scientific proficiency
• Pedagogical ability
• Ability to promote the utilization of research results
• Ability to communicate research and development work
• Experience in developing and leading operations and personnel
• Knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues with a special focus on gender equality

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A concise statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages long.

The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight on the last day of application, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the position

The position is fixed-term according to agreement – for up to 6 months, with start date by agreement.

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