Research Employee

**volume**: part time 75%

**restriction**: 3 years

**salary**: EG 13 TV-L

**beginning**: as soon as possible

In the department of Theoretical Solid State Physics in the group of Jun.Prof. Christian Dreßler at the Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau, Germany) is a vacancy for a

Research employee (M/F/d)

as soon as possible.

The department of Theoretical Solid State Physics offers an open position for a research associate/research employee. The positions offer the chance to obtain further academic qualification (e.g. PhD). The department investigates the simulation of the structure and dynamics of condensed matter systems with the help of molecular dynamics simulations and density functional theory. In particular, we develop multiscale approaches to describe proton transport in energy materials.

Your tasks

**Your job tasks include**:

- classical and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations (also utilising machine-learned intermolecular potentials) to investigate, among others, the following systems/phenomena:

- ion transport in energy materials
- semiconductor/water and semiconductor/oxygen interfaces for (ternary) III-V semiconductors
- tautomerism in phthalocyanine molecules (adsorbed on silver surfaces)
- structure and dynamics of binary organic solvent mixtures in VYCOR nanopores
- development of multiscale approaches to describe the transport of protons and lithium ions in energy materials and ionic liquids
- investigation of efficient representations of the linear density-density response function for the description of polarisation interactions in classical molecular dynamics simulation
- preparation of scientific manuscripts and publications and assistance in the preparation of scientific project proposals
- teaching

**Profile**:
**For being part of the selection process is needed**:

- university degree (M. Sc. or university diploma or equivalent) in chemistry, physics or theoretical/computational materials science, and profound knowledge in computational and theoretical physics/chemistry
- good scripting and programming skills (Python is appreciated)
- very good communication skills in German and English

**Following competences are desirable**:

- passion and enthusiasm for what you want to investigate
- experience in classical and quantum chemical molecular dynamics simulations
- experience in density functional theory
- confident handling of Linux operating systems
- capability of team work, also with experimental partners

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

**What we offer you**:

- attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
- vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December.
- flexible working time model and overtime compensation
- VBL - pension scheme in the public sector

From individual advancement with a wide range of continuing education opportunities to a variety of health and recreational offerings, you can expect an appreciative working environment at a renowned university at TU Ilmenau. In addition to an attractive, familyfriendly working hours model, you will also benefit from advantages such as the use of the dining halls of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen, as well as participation in the various attractive sports offerings of the University Sports Center.

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. She attaches particular importance to innovative teaching and interdisciplinarity. She identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family.

Technische Universität Ilmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gender equality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

Technische Universität Ilmenau offers flexible working time models.

**ID Number**: 51/2023

For further information please contact Jun.Prof. Dr. Christian Dreßler, Tel. 036 77 69 3276.

Technische Universität Ilmenau | Dezernat für Personal und Recht | Postfach 10 05 65 | 98684 Ilmenau