Research Engineer - Theoretical And Computational Nanoscience

As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities, and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration, and Transformation.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018, 2018-2022, and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 19 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: Research Engineer

Research area or group: Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience

Description of Group / Project:

The person will be in charge of developing Hamiltonian models and workflows using artificial intelligence methods in the context of the ICN2 / TCN software technology.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop simulation workflows using tools such as AiiDa and ASE.
• Develop machine learning strategies to infer the multilayer properties from its constituents.
• Develop and implement artificial-intelligence-based electronic models of Hamiltonians.

Requirements:

• Education: PhD in physics or electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge and Professional Experience: Knowledge of quantum mechanics, DFT simulations, programming machine learning techniques. Experience in programming in Python/C languages.
• Personal Competences: Demonstrated competitive ability in using DFT simulations and machine learning techniques (optional).

Summary of Conditions:

• Full-time work (37.5h/week)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support for relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

How to Apply:

All applications must be made via the ICN2 website and include the following:

• 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Deadline for applications: 19 April 2025

Funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme - European Research Council Executive Agency under grant agreement No 101078370 - AI4SPIN.

Equal Opportunities:

ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for the contract of people with disabilities according to article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 October.