Postdoc Position On Exciton-phonon Coupling in 2d

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**Your Role...**:
A two-years postdoctoral position in Theoretical/Computational Solid-State Physics is available in the group of Prof. Ludger Wirtz at the Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg. The project deals with the development of new ab-initio methods for the calculation of luminescence spectra of 2D materials. The focus will be on materials with indirect bandgap where exciton-phonon coupling is needed for the proper description of phonon-assisted luminescence.

**What we expect from you**:

- PhD in physics, materials science, or a related field (or expecting to graduate soon)
- Strong background in programming and usage of ab-initio electronic structure codes
- Ability to work effectively in a team and good communication skills (oral and written)
- Knowledge of the methods of many-body perturbation theory (in particular the GW approximation and the Bethe-Salpeter-Equation)
- Experience with high-throughput computing is a plus

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Limpertsberg
- Job Reference: UOL05604 / DPHYMS

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 79095 (full time)

**How to apply...**:
Applications should include:

- Motivation letter
- Cv
- One-page summary of previous research achievements
- Names of two persons willing to write a reference letter upon request

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**In return you will get**:

- **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
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