Physicist, chemist, mathematician or computer scientist (f/m/x) - Quantum chemistry for glass-cerami

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Forschungszentrum in Köln sucht einen Physiker, Chemiker, Mathematiker oder Informatiker (f/m/x), der sich mit Quantenchemie für Glas-Keramiken beschäftigt. Die Position erfordert ein entsprechendes wissenschaftliches Studium und idealerweise eine Promotion. Wir bieten ein inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld mit zahlreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und einer klaren Karriereentwicklung.

Leistungen

Individuelle Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Diversity und Gleichstellung

Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Naturwissenschaften oder Ingenieurwesen.
• Erste Erfahrungen in atomistischen Materialsimulationen oder quantenmechanischen Theorien.
• Fähigkeit, in einem internationalen Team zu arbeiten.

Aufgaben

• Literaturstudien und Diskussionen mit Experten zur aktuellen Forschung.
• Erstellung und Optimierung von Modellen für die Produktion von Glas-Keramiken.
• Berechnungen auf HPC und Quantencomputern durchführen.

Kenntnisse

Atomistic material simulation

Multiscale simulation

Electron structure theory

Solid state theory

Quantum information theory

Development of quantum algorithms

Use of quantum computing

Ausbildung

Abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium (Master / Diplom Uni)

Promotion in einem der oben genannten Bereiche

Jobbeschreibung

Physicist, chemist, mathematician or computer scientist (f/m/x) - Quantum chemistry for glass-cerami

Job Description

Req ID: 2408

Place of work: Köln

Starting date: 01.09.2025

Career level: Experienced professionals

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: 2 Jahre

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

DLR's Institute of Frontier Materials in Space investigates fundamental physical processes in materials, from the microscopic scale to macroscopic properties, both in model systems for new materials and in applied materials, on Earth and in space. To this end, we combine the development of space flight hardware, experiments on research rockets, parabolic flights and in the drop tower, as well as modelling with theory and simulation on all scales in order to understand the influence of gravity on physical processes.

What to expect

Quantum chemistry for glass-ceramics

Glass-ceramics are materials that combine amorphous and crystalline solids to enable novel and fascinating properties. Many aspects of the physical principles, especially for the manufacturing processes, are not yet understood well enough to make calculations with sufficient predictive power. Regarding this aspect, quantum chemical calculations with quantum hardware promise significant improvements in the long term. For the current project, simplified model systems for glass ceramics shall be calculated statically and, as far as possible, also dynamically. The advantages of using quantum hardware for the calculations shall be worked out and critically assessed.

Your tasks

• Literature study and discussion with experts from research, development and industry on the state of the art
• Creation and optimisation of modelling for processes in the production of glass ceramics
• Calculations on conventional HPC and quantum computers to solve partial aspects of the processes modelled above
• Analysis of results and publication
• Supervision of internships, Bachelor's and Master's theses

Your profile

• Completed scientific university degree (Master / Diploma Uni) in natural sciences (e.g. physics or mathematics) or engineering (e.g. in the field of materials science) or other degree programmes relevant to the position.
• A doctorate in one of the above-mentioned fields or in a similar field is desirable.
• Initial experience in at least one of the following research areas: atomistic material simulation, multiscale simulation, electron structure theory, solid state theory, quantum information theory, development of quantum algorithms, use of quantum computing to solve materials science optimisation problems
• ability to work in an international team of scientists, technicians, students and international co-operation partners

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2408) please contact:

Matthias Sperl
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