Physicist, chemist, mathematician or computer scientist (f/m/x) - Quantum simulation (Köln) presso Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

DLR's Institute of Frontier Materials in Space investigates fundamental physical processes in materials, from the microscopic scale to macroscopic properties, both in model systems for new materials and in applied materials, on Earth and in space. To this end, we combine the development of space flight hardware, experiments on research rockets, parabolic flights and in the drop tower, as well as modelling with theory and simulation on all scales in order to understand the influence of gravity on physical processes.

What to expect

Quantum simulation of model systems

As part of the DLR quantum initiative, methods of classical material modelling are to be extended to the field of quantum mechanical methods. In particular, microscopic calculations starting with the interaction potential of atoms are to be considered. In a first step, simplified but classically successful potentials such as hard spheres or Lennard-Jones will be analysed within the framework of quantum mechanics.

Your tasks

• use of conventional and quantum computer-based simulations for calculations of classically successful potentials such as Lennard-Jones, hard spheres, square-well and square-shoulder
• use of theoretical methods such as ring-polymer calculations to determine quantum mechanical structures
• analysing the results and publishing them in conference papers and scientific articles

Your profile

• completed scientific university degree (Master / Diploma Uni) in natural sciences (e.g. physics or mathematics) or engineering (e.g. in the field of materials science) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
• initial experience in at least one of the following research areas: atomistic material simulation, multiscale simulation, electron structure theory, solid state theory, quantum information theory, development of quantum algorithms, use of quantum computing to solve materials science optimisation problems
• ability to work in an international team of scientists, technicians, students and international co-operation partners

 We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2376) please contact:

Matthias Sperl 
Tel.: +49 2203 601 3434