Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, more than 9.000 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation. We are looking for the Institute of Nanotechnology (INT) as soon as possible, limited to 3 years, a

Research Associate (f/m/d)
(Physicist / Chemist)

Part time 67 %

You will investigate electronic structure and excited states properties of light active molecules (chromophores), including their photoreactivity, electrooptical responses and nonlinear-optic properties. The goal of our project within the Virtual Materials Design (VirtMat) is to systematically explore and demonstrate the tremendous opportunities that arise from theory-guided design of chromophore structures, their reactivity and nonlinear-optic organic materials with extraordinarily strong electro-optic effects. The specific applications of the designed molecules and materials include also photochemical conversions and catalysis, as well as photoactive components for polymer fabrication. Moreover, not only the functionality of a candidate molecule and its futher modifications must be modelled, but also its assembly in the material, interactions with other components and properties of devices. Material candidates will be synthesized and characterized by other project partners. A special focus of the work should be on the simulation of the electronic structure of molecules and their reactivity in the ground and excited states. Data analysis, visualization, preparation of publications for international journals, participation in conferences, workshop and lecture courses are also required. Alongside your position as researcher, there is the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree. We are seeking for candidates with a theoretical focus in physics or chemistry as university degree (Master). In addition you have rofound knowledge in theoretical physics/chemistry with focus on theoretical condensed matter physics/chemistry, experience in application of simulation methods for calculation of excited states properties of molecules, photoconversion, reaction dynamics, photochemistry, in particular knowledge of simulation of electronic structure of molecules, e.g. simulation skills with molecular dynamics software or quantum chemistry software. Programming skills (Python, Fortran) and very good english writing and comprehension skills are also required. We offer you an attractive and modern workplace with access to the excellent equipment of the KIT, a varied work, a wide range of training opportunities, flexible working time models and a casino/cafeteria. We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified Please apply online until May 15 2022 using the vacancy number 256/2022 and the reference number 6 to Ms König, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Wolfgang Wenzel, wolfgang.wenzel@kit.edu. Processing of your personal data by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

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