Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une prestigieuse institution de recherche recherche un chercheur R2 pour développer des méthodologies en chimie physique et computationnelle. Le poste inclut la supervision d'étudiants, l'interaction avec des managers de CNES et la rédaction de publications scientifiques. Le candidat doit avoir un PhD en chimie théorique, ainsi qu'une expérience des algorithmes génératifs et des systèmes Unix.

Qualifications

• Expérience avec DFT pour systèmes périodiques.
• Capacité à co-écrire des articles scientifiques.
• Proficient en anglais.

Responsabilités

• Développer des méthodologies de prédiction de structure cristalline pour la propulsion spatiale.
• Explorer les diagrammes de phases et prédire les propriétés des matériaux.
• Superviser les étudiants et coordonner avec les managers de CNES.

Connaissances

Python

Unix systems

Generative algorithms

Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials (MLIP)

Formation

PhD in theoretical chemistry or materials physics

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers

Research Field: Chemistry — Physical chemistry, Computational chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 3 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

The recruited researcher from CNRS will develop and apply CSP (crystal structure prediction) methodologies for designing materials for space propulsion, using generative prediction, AI, and quantum chemical methods. Responsibilities include exploring phase diagrams, predicting properties, writing reports and publications, interacting with CNES managers, participating in group coordination, and supervising trainees. The work involves exploiting AI databases, predicting materials with multi-objective criteria, performing electronic structure calculations, and presenting results at conferences and in publications. The researcher will install and monitor computational codes, collaborate with research groups, and supervise students.

The position is based at IC2MP, Poitiers, within the 'Chimie Quantique Appliquée' group, under supervision of the project manager, with specific agreements with CNES and CNRS. The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical chemistry, materials physics, or related fields, with experience in generative algorithms, DFT for periodic systems, MLIP approaches, and proficiency in Python and Unix systems. Co-authorship of scientific articles and proficiency in English are required.