PhD Student (f/m/d) Theoretical Chemistry - 2025/155

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V.; Görlitz; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a PhD Student in Theoretical Chemistry to engage in pioneering simulations related to radionuclides on clay mineral surfaces. The candidate will join a vibrant research community, work on kinetic Monte Carlo simulations, and must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a structured PhD program with excellent networking opportunities and competitive benefits including 30 days of paid leave.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme (VBL)

Flexible working hours

Health management offerings

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related field is required.
• Strong background in kinetic Monte Carlo and quantum simulations is preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment.

Aufgaben

• Simulations of activation energy barriers related to radionuclides.
• Conducting kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to understand nuclide interactions.
• Preparing clay mineral surface models for simulations.

Kenntnisse

Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations

Theoretical chemistry

Excellent teamwork and communication

Excellent English proficiency

Ausbildung

Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in Chemistry or Materials Science or Physics

Jobbeschreibung

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.

The Department of Theoretical Chemistry is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Theoretical Chemistry subject to pending project approval.

Your tasks

• Simulations of activation energy barriers of adsorption/desorption of radionuclides on clay mineral surfaces using DFT
• Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations with activation energy barriers as input to simulate large-scale interactions of nuclides with surfaces
• Preparation and benchmarking of clay mineral surface finite models for DFT simulations
• Speciation simulations of the radionuclides in various environments

Your profile

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry or Materials Science or Physics or related field
• Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations, quantum simulations, theoretical chemistry
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.