Job position - EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER from the field of COMPUTATIONAL MATERIAL SCIENCE

The position is open within project Strengthening University of Nova Gorica Research Potential in Environmental Sciences and Novel Nanomaterials (SUNGREEN) cofinanced under Framework Programme 7 (Call: FP7-REGPOT-2011-1) with duration until 30.9.2014. Conversion to a tenure track position is possible.

Fields of work and research:

DFT modelling of structural, electronic, magnetic and optical properties of advanced materials

Collaborative work and theoretical support to experimentalist from fields of photocatalytic and electromagnetic materials

preparation of the research project applications For more information on currently running activities within the Materials Research Laboratory see: http://www.p-ng.si/~mvalant/index.html Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent degree

at least two years of postdoctoral experience from the fields related to the job description

Demonstrated ability to promote and perform independent work in a group-oriented research environment.

A distinguished publication record

Very good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

The application should include:

cover letter,

CV including contact details,

list of relevant publications

two letters of recommendations

it would be advantageous for the candidate to submit a tentative plan of research activities (max. 2 pages)