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
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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