Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Digital Materials Chemistry | Chemiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves joining the Digital Materials Chemistry department at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin, focusing on advanced material design for sustainable energy materials, particularly batteries. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the Material Design activity field, helping build a team focused on 'Digital Material Design for Sustainable Energy Materials.' Key responsibilities include developing and applying atomistic methods, such as Density Functional Theory (DFT), Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials, and Machine Learning Hamiltonians, to optimize and design energy materials. The role requires strong expertise in solid-state chemistry/physics, advanced programming (especially Python), and experience with machine learning frameworks. You will also be responsible for acquiring third-party funding, mentoring doctoral candidates, and publishing research in high-impact international journals, making this an ideal position for a highly specialized researcher seeking to lead cutting-edge digital chemistry initiatives.