Universidade Federal de São Carlos
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ab Initio and Multiscale Modeling of Quantum Matter at IFSC-USP Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo in Brazil
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Funded by FAPESP Grant # 2025/11526-0. Includes a tax-free stipend of R$ 12,300/month, a 10% annual Research Contingency Fund (Reserva Técnica), and relocation support (Auxílio-Instalação) for candidates moving to São Carlos.
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Brazil
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Universidade Federal de São Carlos
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Postdoctoral Researcher Opening at the Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP), Brazil.
This opportunity is in theoretical and computational physics, with a focus on ab initio and multiscale modeling of emergent quantum phases in moiré materials. The project combines electronic structure theory, effective Hamiltonians, density functional theory (DFT), and machine-learning acceleration to study strongly correlated and topological quantum phenomena.
Research areas mentioned include first-principles calculations using VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or SIESTA; effective models such as Wannier, tight-binding, and Bistritzer-MacDonald continuum models; machine learning for electronic structure (e.g. DeepH); strongly correlated phases, non-Fermi liquids, quasi-1D topological states, and open-source scientific code development.
The position is funded by FAPESP Grant # 2025/11526-0 and includes a tax-free stipend of R$ 12,300/month, a 10% annual Research Contingency Fund, and relocation support for candidates moving to São Carlos.
Eligibility: applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, obtained within the last 7 years. The post highlights experience in electronic structure theory, computational tools, and related modeling approaches, while also valuing curiosity, initiative, scientific integrity, and collaborative spirit.
How to apply: send a CV with publication list, a cover letter, and the contact details of two academic references to [email protected]. Use the subject line “PostDoc – Ab initio and Multiscale Modeling”. Applications are reviewed as received.
Funding details
Funded by FAPESP Grant # 2025/11526-0. Includes a tax-free stipend of R$ 12,300/month, a 10% annual Research Contingency Fund (Reserva Técnica), and relocation support (Auxílio-Instalação) for candidates moving to São Carlos.
What's required
Applicants should hold or be close to completing a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, obtained within the last 7 years. Experience with first-principles calculations (DFT), VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or SIESTA; effective models such as Wannier, tight-binding, and Bistritzer-MacDonald continuum models; machine learning for electronic structure; strongly correlated phases; and scientific code development is valued. The post emphasizes curiosity, initiative, scientific integrity, and collaborative spirit.
How to apply
Email your CV with publication list, a cover letter, and contact details of two academic references to [email protected]. Use the subject line “PostDoc – Ab initio and Multiscale Modeling”. Applications are reviewed as received.
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