Qualifications, experience and ambitions

We welcome motivated applicants with a degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science & engineering. We seek candidates who are passionate about computational materials modelling and are eager to push the boundaries of semiconductor memory technologies. This project requires a broad understanding of the atomic, dynamical and electronic properties of materials, as well as techniques for analysis of simulations. Prior experience with atomistic simulations is a bonus. The position requires an active approach, rigorousness, creative thinking and cooperation skills. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required. We further value willingness to travel, teach and mentor younger students, collaborate and communicate science. In principle, we value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

For this position, one or more of the following scientific knowledge and skills will be appreciated:

• Atomic, electronic and dynamical properties of materials
• Computer simulations of radiation damage in crystalline and amorphous materials
• Molecular-dynamics simulations
• Density functional theory (DFT) calculations
• Time-dependent DFT calculations
• Atomistic simulations packages such as LAMMPS, DL_POLY, CP2K, and SIESTA
• Machine-learned (ML) interatomic potentials, such as DeepMD, GAP, and ACE
• Phase-change memory materials and semiconductor memory technologies

The qualification requirements of the relevant positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher is required to have a higher university degree. In addition, when acquiring their degree or otherwise, they are required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan. The selected student will need to apply for the right to pursue a doctoral degree (in the next possible application period) at the University of Turku. Thus, please check the student information and application criteria https://www.utu.fi/en/research/utugs/dpt/admission (pay attention to mandatory skill level in English). It is noted that before obtaining the study right for a Doctoral Program, the job title will be Project Researcher. Candidates who will graduate soon (MSc students) are also encouraged to apply. In these cases, the title of the selected person will be Research Assistant and the duration of the initial contract is six (6) months, which then will be upgraded to the correct title and with the appropriate change in salary, if the relevant degree is obtained within these 6 months.

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is a unique combination of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and industrial engineering and management with contemporary research and teaching. Our vision is to create trends. We take the needs of the community, business, society and the environment into account when actively guiding our activities in teaching, research and collaboration.

The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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