Postdoc (m/f/d) Computational Chemist MOST at HIPOLE Jena
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Chemistry
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
Reference No. HI 2026/1
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) Computational Chemist MOST at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
- Screening of molecular solar thermal storage (MOST) systems, such as 2-thiophenylazobenzene derivatives, using quantum chemical methods and machine learning tools
- Development of design concepts for optimizing MOST systems
- Investigation of the influence of intermolecular interactions on the properties of MOST systems
- Methods: Density Functional Theory (DFT), semi-empirical methods, wavefunction-based methods, and machine learning are applied
- The results should be documented, evaluated, and then published.
- Close collaboration with experimental and theoretical research groups in Gießen, Erlangen, Tübingen, Frankfurt, and Heidelberg
- Supervision of Bachelor's/Master's students and doctoral candidates
- Summary, presentation and publication of the results in English
- Completed academic degree in Chemistry or Materials Science
- PhD (or near completion) in Theoretical Chemistry / Quantum Chemistry or Materials Modeling
- Extensive knowledge in the fields of Theoretical Chemistry / Quantum Chemistry and Materials Modeling
- Experience with Linux systems and high-performance computing
- Experience in machine learning is desirable
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Very good publication record
- Experience in presenting scientific content in English
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
The employment contract is limited until 31.12.2027. The position will be filled promptly.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 30.11.2026
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