Postdoctoral Researcher

Faculty of Physics Warsaw University of Technology; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 101,556 - 121,644; Full time

Job summary

Faculty of Physics Warsaw University of Technology seeks a highly motivated candidate for a project on ultrafast melting and crystallization of metals. The role combines molecular dynamics simulations with experimental data analysis and collaboration with international facilities.

The position requires a PhD in Physics or related field, strong data analysis skills, and expertise in Matlab or Python. English communication must be strong; teaching experience is an asset in an international project

Qualifications

• PhD required in Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations and programming in Matlab or Python.
• Good written and spoken English; teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular dynamics simulations of melting and solidification.
• Correlate simulation results with experimental data from large-scale facilities.
• Work on fundamental problems of condensed matter physics using computational and experimental approaches.
• Collaborate with partners in Germany, UK, and USA.

Skills

Data analysis

Science communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Related field

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics and good skills in data analysis.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics and good skills in data analysis.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. diploma in Physics, Materials Science, or a related research field.

Experience in molecular dynamics simulations and programming skills in Matlab or Python are required. Good written and spoken English communication skills are necessary for the job, given the international environment in which the project will be carried out. Experience in teaching students at M.Sc. or Ph.D. level would be an asset.

Selected candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or via Zoom) between 10 and 14 October 2022.

Plan Of Research

A successful candidate will have an opportunity to work on fundamental problems of condensed matter physics using a unique combination of state-of-the-art experimental techniques and advanced computational methods.

The work will focus on establishing physical mechanisms of ultrafast melting and solidification in metals. The candidate's primary task will be performing molecular dynamics simulations of melting and solidification and correlating the simulation results with experimental data. In particular, the candidate will be involved in experimental work at X-ray free-electron laser (EuXFEL - Germany, SwissFEL - Switzerland, SLAC - USA, SACLA - Japan) and ultrafast electron diffraction (SLAC MeV-UED - USA) facilities and analyse the results of large-scale molecular dynamics simulations of the ultrafast melting/solidification processes.

The research will be conducted in close collaboration with our scientific partners in Germany, UK, and USA.

A short description of the general aims and the scope of the NCN project is available here: https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2021-09-15okipi34a/streszczenia/539373-en.pdf

Typ konkursu NCN

OPUS - ST

Salary: scholarship of 10 000 PLN per month, gross (approx. 6200 PLN net).

Project: "Ultrafast melting and crystallization of metals" (National Science Center OPUS-22 grant) in collaboration with consortium partner - Institute of Physics Polish Academy of Sciences.