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Postdoctoral fellow, Physics and Engineering Physics / Sun

Employer
Tulane University
Location
New Orleans, La

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Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physical Sciences
Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Postdoctoral fellow, Physics and Engineering Physics / Sun

Location:
New Orleans, La
Open Date:
Feb 25, 2019
Description:

The materials theory and computation (MaTCOM) group at Tulane University led by Professor Jianwei Sun has one postdoc position available for first-principles density functional studies of complex quantum materials, including transition metal compounds, with emphasis on magnetic properties. The postdoc will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with experimentalists working on neutron scattering studies. Candidates with experience with model hamiltonians and many-body techniques like DMFT and GW are encouraged. One of the main interests of the group is to test the efficacy of the strongly-constrained and appropriately-normed (SCAN) and SCAN-based density functionals for complex quantum materials, and use them to study the couplings between spin, charge, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom that determine exotic electronic, magnetic, and dynamic properties found in complex quantum materials. If you are interested in the position, please contact Prof. Jianwei Sun for more information: jsun@tulane.edu or jianweisun791012@gmail.com.

This project involves testing and applications of the SCAN and SCAN-based density functionals on complex materials with emphasis on magnetic properties. The postdoc will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with experimentalists working on neutron scattering studies. The postdoc will also work on the non-collinear implementation of meta-generalized gradient approximations of density functional theory.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Ph.D in Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science, or closely related field

2. 4 years of experience working on first-principles calculations of materials

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

1. Proficient in first-principles calculations using different quantum mechanics software

2. Ability to model real materials

3. Ability to collaborate with experimentalists


Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with effective hamiltonians and many-body techniques like DMFT and GW is desired.


Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply in interfolio.

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