PhD position; m​/f​/x

Overview

Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS):
Department for Atomistic Modelling and Simulation Data-Driven Methods for Atomistic Simulations. In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.87 hours/week = 75%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1 candidate for a PhD position (m/f/x).

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS) is a research centre at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, focusing on the development and application of multi-scale simulation tools for advanced materials. ICAMS is embedded into a network of national and international collaborations. Researchers and students benefit from this top international and interdisciplinary environment. The Department for Atomistic Modelling and Simulation focuses on machine-learning interatomic potentials and uses these for predicting materials properties.

The advertised position will be based in the Group Data-Driven Methods for Atomistic Simulation. You will develop and implement foundational interatomic machine learning potentials and apply these to problems in solvation science.

Apply by the fixed-term start date information below.

• High-throughput DFT calculations for database generation
• Code development for GRACE machine learning interatomic potentials in JAX, TF, Python and possibly C++
• Training of GRACE models on HPC hardware
• Fine tuning and application of GRACE models for solvation science

• Education and degree in natural sciences
• Excellent Bachelors and Masters degrees
• Excellent coding skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Very good English proficiency

• Excellent, exciting and supportive research environment

Scope: part-time. Duration: fixed-term, 3 Jahre. Start: at the earliest possible date. Apply by: .

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  (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.

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).

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

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities. We also invite applications from underrepresented groups where qualifications are equivalent.

Ralf Drautz

Tel.: +49 234 32 29308

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by . Please mention the reference number ANR 5332.