Beschreibung

The Mineralogy-Crystallography group at the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy uses experimental and computational methods to study the structure and properties of Earth materials. The PhD position (f/m/x) is funded in the framework of the recently established DFG Priority Program ‘Reconstructing the Deep Dynamics of Planet Earth over Geologic Time (DeepDyn)’. The project aims for a better understanding of thermal transport across the core-mantle boundary.

Aufgaben und Einsatzfelder

• Systematic assessment of various molecular-scale simulation methods to predict the thermal conductivity of crystals
• First-principles simulations of thermal transport properties of minerals at the Earth‘s lowermost mantle conditions
• Development and application of advanced interaction potentials
• Presentation and publication of research results

Kenntnisse und Fähigkeiten

• Systematic assessment of various molecular-scale simulation methods to predict the thermal conductivity of crystals
• First-principles simulations of thermal transport properties of minerals at the Earth‘s lowermost mantle conditions
• Development and application of advanced interaction potentials
• Presentation and publication of research results

Beschäftigungsverhältnis

The position is available from 01.01.2024 on a part-time basis (29,87 hours per week). The contract is limited to a duration of three years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector

We offer

• a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group
• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models
• The opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Gender Equality Act of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome people with disabilities/special needs or of equal status.

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