Postdoctoral Fellow on development and implementation of novel electronic-structure methods and algorithms

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Implement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user programImplement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user programImplement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user program
  • Implement novel mixed-precision numerical algorithms for solving electronic-structure problems (based on density-functional theory and density-functional perturbation theory) in the DFTK.jl and SIRIUS libraries in conjunction with the Quantum ESPRESSO package
DFTK.jlSIRIUSQuantum ESPRESSO
  • Develop, integrate, and disseminate in the PSI community and the scientific community at large the computational capabilities required to understand, predict, and characterize complex materials as studied at PSI research facilities
  • Provide support and access to these computational capabilities for the PSI science and user program
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PhD degree in computational condensed-matter physics or equivalent Experience with the development, implementation and application of atomistic simulation methods Programming skills in C++, Fortran, Julia, and Python Experience with parallel computing using HPCs Strong written and oral communication skills in English The ability to work effectively independently and in a team Prior experience with density functional theory is desirablePhD degree in computational condensed-matter physics or equivalent Experience with the development, implementation and application of atomistic simulation methods Programming skills in C++, Fortran, Julia, and Python Experience with parallel computing using HPCs Strong written and oral communication skills in English The ability to work effectively independently and in a team Prior experience with density functional theory is desirablePhD degree in computational condensed-matter physics or equivalent Experience with the development, implementation and application of atomistic simulation methods Programming skills in C++, Fortran, Julia, and Python Experience with parallel computing using HPCs Strong written and oral communication skills in English The ability to work effectively independently and in a team Prior experience with density functional theory is desirable
  • PhD degree in computational condensed-matter physics or equivalent
  • Experience with the development, implementation and application of atomistic simulation methods
  • Programming skills in C++, Fortran, Julia, and Python
  • Experience with parallel computing using HPCs
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English
  • The ability to work effectively independently and in a team
  • Prior experience with density functional theory is desirable
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Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. This is a fixed-term position supported by the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing PASC. The initial appointment is for 1 year. The contract may be extended, subject to the continuation of project funding.For further information, please contact Dr Iurii Timrov, e-mail iurii.timrov@psi.ch. Please submit your application online by 1 October 2026 including your CV, list of publications, and addresses of three referees for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7300-29625).Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, SwitzerlandOur institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. This is a fixed-term position supported by the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing PASC. The initial appointment is for 1 year. The contract may be extended, subject to the continuation of project funding.For further information, please contact Dr Iurii Timrov, e-mail iurii.timrov@psi.ch. Please submit your application online by 1 October 2026 including your CV, list of publications, and addresses of three referees for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7300-29625).Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, SwitzerlandOur institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. This is a fixed-term position supported by the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing PASC. The initial appointment is for 1 year. The contract may be extended, subject to the continuation of project funding.For further information, please contact Dr Iurii Timrov, e-mail iurii.timrov@psi.ch. Please submit your application online by 1 October 2026 including your CV, list of publications, and addresses of three referees for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7300-29625).Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, SwitzerlandThis is a fixed-term position supported by the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing PASC. The initial appointment is for 1 year. The contract may be extended, subject to the continuation of project funding.For further information, please contact Dr Iurii Timrov, e-mail iurii.timrov@psi.ch. Please submit your application online by 1 October 2026 including your CV, list of publications, and addresses of three referees for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7300-29625).Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, SwitzerlandThis is a fixed-term position supported by the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing PASC. The initial appointment is for 1 year. The contract may be extended, subject to the continuation of project funding.Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific ComputingFor further information, please contact Dr Iurii Timrov, e-mail iurii.timrov@psi.ch.iurii.timrov@psi.chPlease submit your application online by 1 October 2026 including your CV, list of publications, and addresses of three referees for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7300-29625).1 October 2026Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland