Researcher position in electronic structure theory (up to 4 years)

[l.gu... at gmail.com]

A researcher position is available at the Physics Department of the
University of Roma “La Sapienza” in the group of Prof. Leonardo
Guidoni, in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering, and Materials of the University of L’Aquila.

The position is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) – IDEAS
Starting Grant (2009) within a project on Multiscale modelling for
Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics. The research activity will
focus on the development of multiscale computational methods based on
Density Functional Theory, Molecular Dynamics and other electron
correlation methods such as Quantum Monte Carlo. We are looking for
excellent candidates with a strong and wide background in theory and
method developments in the field of ab-initio electronic structure.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science
or in a closely related subject and should have at least 2 years of
post-doctoral experience. Extended experience in programming and
methods implementation using electronic structure codes is required.

The researcher position (named “Ricercatore a tempo determinato” in
the Italian academic system) can be extended up to 4 years. Please
send a CV and two letters of recommendation to:
multisca... at gmail.com. Do not hesitate to use this contact in
case you need additional information on subjects and/or conditions.
The position will be available starting from beginning of 2010.