Molecular quantum materials offer a unique platform to study fundamental 
physical effects caused by strong electron correlation, while also having 
the potential for large-scale applications due to their simple chemical 
modification, potentially low production cost, and versatile mechanical 
properties.
Due to the complex interactions in these materials, understanding how the 
charge and spin degrees of freedom of electrons interact at the microscopic 
level is challenging.
However, this understanding is essential for identifying the descriptors 
that allow for the systematic modification of existing and the design of 
new materials with enhanced properties or even properties on demand.

The goal of this project is to develop a theoretical framework that allows 
for systematically improvable ab initio simulations of these materials.

Your role:

- Develop and apply state-of-the-art electronic structure methods to 
  simulate organic quantum materials

- Method development, i.e., quantum embedding techniques and diagrammatic 
  electronic structure approaches

- Software development and high-performance computing applications

Your background:

- Masters degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related 
  field

- Strong background in theoretical chemistry, quantum chemistry, and/or 
  electronic structure theory

- Programming experience (preferably in Python); familiarity with Linux 
  and high-performance computing

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both 
  independently and in a team

- Strong written and spoken English skills

What to expect:

- A dynamic, highly motivated young research group with close scientific 
  mentoring

- Access to international collaborations and an interdisciplinary research 
  environment at the Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld

- Training opportunities, including participation in summer/winter schools 
  and conferences

- Access to state-of-the-art computing facilities

- Living in the vibrant city of Hamburg with a rich cultural scene and 
  an international atmosphere

Website:

https://www.chemie.uni-hamburg.de/institute/ac/arbeitsgruppen/toelle.html

johannes.toelle() uni-hamburg.de