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PhD position in coupled-cluster development

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Summary

Two PhD students will develop new coupled-cluster methods for strongly correlated materials and apply them to challenging compounds. The position is part of the FWF ASTRA Merit project and offers mentoring and career development within the University of Vienna.

Key facts

Status
Available
Location
Physical chemistry
Contract
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Start date
30 November 2026
Level
Entry
Education
Doctorate
Apply by
2026-11-30
Required skills
  • coupled-cluster methods
  • strongly correlated materials
  • quantum chemistry
  • electronic structure
Benefits
  • full social benefits
Salary
€39.6k/yrThe amount appears in the ad text and is not available as structured data

Full description

en PhD position in coupled-cluster development 30. Nov. 2026 We are hiring two motivated PhD students to join the FWF ASTRA Merit project "Coupled-Cluster Methods for Strongly Correlated Materials". With Dr. Pokhilko's guidance, students will develop new coupled-cluster methods targeting strong electron correlation and apply these methods to challenging compounds.

Mentoring and career development are important components of the PhD program. The Pokhilko's team is embedded in Prof.

Leticia González's group at the University of Vienna, where students will have many opportunities for interaction with experts in semiclassical nonadiabatic dynamics, photocatalysis, and other research directions pursued by the group.

  • Employee's gross annual salary: € 39,649 per year. The contract includes full social benefits. Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed immediately.

Complete posting with application instructions: https://theochem.univie.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2PHD_ASTRA_Jobs.pdf Fachgebiet Physical chemistry, quantum chemistry, electronic structure Arbeitgeber University of Vienna Arbeitsstätte Institute of Theoretical Chemistry Bewerbungsfrist 30.11.2026 Kontakt Dr. Pavel Pokhilko pavel.pokhilko(at)univie.ac.at

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