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Un institut de recherche recherche un(e) stagiaire Master 2 en science des matériaux pour un projet sur la validation des propriétés thermoelectriques de matériaux prédits par apprentissage automatique. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une solide formation en science des matériaux et en mécanique quantique, ainsi qu'une motivation pour travailler en environnement de haute performance. Le stage est basé à Montpellier et propose une immersion dans un environnement de recherche collaboratif.
Vendredi 12 décembre 2025 23:59:00 heure de Paris
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Intitulé de l'offre : H/F First principles validation of efficient thermoelectric materials predicted by machine learning.
Référence : UMR5253-PHIJUN-002
Lieu de travail : MONTPELLIER
Pays : France
Date de publication : vendredi 21 novembre 2025
Type de contrat : Convention de stage
Durée du contrat : 6 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 1 février 2026
Quotité de travail : Complet
Niveau de diplôme préparé : BAC+5
BAP : B - Sciences chimiques et Sciences des matériaux
The intern will first become familiar with the use of VASP, a state‑of‑the‑art computational code widely employed to determine materials properties within the framework of Density Functional Theory (DFT). The main objective of the internship is to validate, through DFT calculations, the thermoelectric properties of half‑Heusler compounds that have been predicted using machine learning (ML) techniques during the Ph.D. work of Shoeb Athar. Half‑Heusler compounds crystallize in a face‑centered cubic structure (space group F-43m), which makes them relatively straightforward to study computationally. These materials are particularly promising for thermoelectric applications: the thermoelectric effect allows the conversion of a temperature gradient across a solid into an electric current (and vice versa), offering potential solutions for energy recovery and efficiency.
The internship will take place in the department of theoretical chemistry (D5) at the ICG in Montpellier. The intern will be supervised by Pr. Philippe Jund and Dr. Shoeb Athar.
The candidate should have a strong background in materials science and quantum mechanics, with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying electronic structure methods. Prior experience with shell scripting (e.g., Bash) and/or working in a Linux environment would be an advantage but is not strictly required. Most importantly, the intern should be motivated to work extensively with computational tools and enjoy problem‑solving in a high‑performance computing environment. In addition, this internship will help the student develop valuable transferable skills, including:
This project is therefore well‑suited for a motivated Master 2 student who wishes to strengthen both their expertise in computational materials science and their broader research skills.
English for all the scientific aspect, French for administrative questions.
The internship is financially supported by the Chemistry Research Department of the University of Montpellier through a CHEM-IA grant.