Postdoc in Machine Learning Potentials, Theoretical Chemistry II, Research Alliance Ruhr

• development and parameterization of machine learning interatomic potentials for heterogeneous catalysis
• implementation of new algorithms in scientific software packages
• generation of training data using electronic structure calculations, atomistic simulations
• presentation of scientific results at conferences and in journal publications
• participation in national and international collaborative projects of the group support of the tasks in the Chair, e.g. support in supervision of undergraduate students (e.g. Bachelor and Masters students) *, The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German). The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

The topic of the project is the development and application of high-dimensional neural network potentials in the field of heterogeneous catalysis at solid-liquid interfaces. A close collaboration with theoretical and experimental groups is planned. As application documents please provide a motivation letter, a CV including a list of publications, copies of transcripts and certificates.

• you hold a PhD or doctoral degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or a related field (latest at the start of the contract)
• you have programming experience (e.g. Python, Fortran) and are highly motivated to contribute to the development of new methods and scientific software
• you have a solid background in electronic structure calculations, preferably density functional theory
• ideally, you have experience in atomistic simulation methods like molecular dynamics
• you have very good English skills (spoken and written), German language skills are desirable but not mandatory

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a, * employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr

• challenging tasks with a high level of independence
• an exciting interdisciplinary and international working environment with state-of-the-art equipment
• collaborations in a highly motivated and supportive team
• training and development opportunities
• the opportunity to present your work at international conferences

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.