Research Associate for the Project “Development of Quantum Embedding Methods for Molecular Quantum Materials” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.02.2027 or to be agreed, fixed for a period of 22 months (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 2026-12-09
Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
This project is part of the Emmy-Noether program ‘Understanding the emergence of electronic and magnetic properties in molecular quantum materials’.
The goal is to develop novel quantum embedding strategies to describe the electronic structure in molecular quantum materials that overcome current limitations of popular methods, such as reliably including long-range correlation effects and ensuring self-consistency.
To do this, the successful applicant develops the theoretical framework, leads the efficient numerical implementation and validation, and applies the procedure to molecular quantum materials.
Optionally, the embedding framework is extended to consider electron-phonon couplings.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, nanoscience, or related disciplines.
Requirements:
- strong interest in the field of theoretical chemistry/solid-state physics
- knowledge of electronic structure methods in quantum chemistry and theoretical solid-state physics
- experience with beyond (KS)-DFT-based electronic structure calculations (molecular and periodic systems)
- experience in the development of electronic structure methods
- experience in scientific software development
We offer
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
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Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- a cover letter, among other things, should describe what the biggest challenges in your research have been so far and how you overcame them
- CV
- two letters of recommendations from your previous supervisors
- copies of degree certificate(s)
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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