Theoretical Physicist and Chemist; f​/m​/x

Theoretical Physicist and Chemist (f/m/x)

Join to apply for the Theoretical Physicist and Chemist (f/m/x) role at German Aerospace Center (DLR).

At the Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics we develop the energy storage systems of today and tomorrow. As part of the Helmholtz Institute we are modelling battery materials and devices on conventional and quantum computers.

We model and simulate physicochemical processes in batteries and fuel cells. Our thermodynamic models describe reaction and transport of ions with partial differential equations. Our quantum chemical models describe the reactions of atoms on electrode surfaces. Together with experimental partners, we develop and optimise energy storage devices, e.g., in the Ulm Cluster of Excellence POLiS for Post Lithium Batteries.

Would you like to help shape the material simulation of the future? Then join our team on quantum simulations and develop algorithms to describe reaction and transport processes in batteries. You will be able to develop your models of quantum chemistry and continuum mechanics on quantum computers. You benefit from your own creative freedom and individual support.

• evaluating and developing algorithms for quantum computers
• implementing the methods and performing simulations on quantum computers of the DLR
• comparing their scalability and accuracy with algorithms on classical computers
• applying the results of fundamental research to practical tasks for industry
• gaining experience with real quantum hardware via our industrial and experimental partnerships, while maintaining an academic perspective
• supporting PhD students to reach their full potential as a Post Doc

• You have a scientific university degree in a natural science or engineering subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or similar)
• You have in-depth expertise in quantum computing, quantum chemistry or electrochemistry
• Your good English helps you to communicate in our international team
• You have experience publishing in journals and presenting at national and international conferences
• You will author scientific publications and give presentations at national and international conferences

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-) please contact:

Birger Horstmann
Tel.:

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