Research Group Quantum Chemistry
Open Positions
Humboldt University Berlin
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Post-doctoral positions (BAT-O IIa) are available for computational chemists/physicists for 2 up to 5 years from July 2008 in different areas
- Application of ab initio electronic structure methods to complex oxides and their surfaces. This project includes the study of transition metal oxide clusters and noble metal clusters on oxide surfaces in comparison to clusters in the gas phase and offers the possibility to close collaboration with excellent experimental groups in the Fritz-Haber-Institute.
- Application of wave-function based electron correlation methods to the structure, dynamics and reactivity of multinuclear transition metal oxides and transition metal complexes as models for active sites of different types of catalysts
Participation in method developments is welcome, but not a condition. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry/Physics and experience in non-routine applications of quantum codes and/or simulation codes to complex systems.
Employment is either within projects based on grants or on temporary university assistant positions (maximum employment duration about 5-7 years) that include teaching obligations.
Applications with complete CV, list of publications and names with complete address of at least two references to:
Prof. Joachim Sauer
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institut für Chemie
Unter den Linden 6
D-10099 Berlin
Germany
fax: +49 30 2093 7136
e-mail: 
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PhD. positions
with 1/2 part-time employment (IIa - BAT - O), limited to 5 years.
Research Fields:
- Ab initio quantum chemistry/spectroscopy/dynamics with applications to gas phase molecules and clusters
- Ab initio methods for large chemical systems, e.g. solid catalysts
- Molecular dynamic simulations of complex chemical systems, e.g. amourphous solids, solutions
- Requirements:
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University degree in chemistry, physics or crystallography.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of quantum chemistry or solid state physics.
- Applications:
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Applications of qualified female applicants are particularly welcome.
Disabled persons with the same suitability are preferred.
- Applications to:
- Prof. Joachim Sauer
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institut für Chemie
Unter den Linden 6
D-10099 Berlin
Germany
fax: +49 30 2093 7136
e-mail:
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