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other organizational unit The Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS):
Department for Atomistic Modelling and Simulation Atomistic Simulation of Mechanical Behaviour
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) as soon as possible, we are looking for 1
Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/x) in atomistic modeling
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS) is a research centre at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, focusing on the development and application of multi-scale simulation tools for advanced materials. The primary goal of the department Atomistic Modelling and Simulation is to understand phenomena occurring on the atomic scale.
The project seeks to uncover the impact of H on the deformation and fracture in metastable austenitic steels. The theoretical part of the project will be devoted to the development and application of the atomic cluster expansion (ACE) that utilize the machinery of modern machine learning techniques and can reach accuracy close to that of electronic structure methods. Large-scale atomistic simulations will be carried out to investigate complex nanoscale processes at finite temperatures and/or under external stresses related to phase transformations, diffusion, plasticity and fracture that are all crucial for understanding the phenomenon of H embrittlement. The simulation activities will be complemented by experiments carried out at the MPA, University of Stuttgart.
Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 2 Jahre
Start: as soon as possible
Apply by: 2026-03-11
Your tasks:
- Development and implementation of magnetic ACE and GRACE models for the Fe-Ni-H system
- High-throughput DFT calculations
- Code development using Python and possibly C++, TF and JAX
- Large-scale atomistic simulations using LAMMPS
Your profile:
- PhD degree in physics, chemistry or materials science
- Strong background in code development, atomistic simulation and machine learning
- Strong publication track record
- Fluent spoken and written English
We offer:
- Cutting-edge research
- Committed international team
- Friendly and collegial environment
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TV-E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Matous Mrovec +49 234 32 29313
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-03-11. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5470.
RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
44801 Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150
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