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Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne

Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Dynamics of Ultrashort Laser-Matter Interactions and Shockwave Propagation Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne in France

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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18-month postdoctoral fellowship funded by EUR Manutech-SLEIGHT with an approximate gross salary of 4400 € per month.

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Keywords

Computer Science
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Molecular Dynamics
Wave Propagation
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Computational Modelling
Free-electron Laser
Thermodynamic
Physics

About this position

Postdoctoral position in molecular dynamics and ultrashort laser-matter interactions at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne / Laboratoire Hubert Curien, in collaboration with Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg and Georges Friedel Laboratory in Saint-Etienne.

The project is part of the PREDICT computational research team and focuses on multi-scale TTM-MD atomistic simulations to study the non-equilibrium dynamic response of metal targets under extreme pressure, compression, and tensile conditions. The research connects theoretical modeling with experimental data from X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) measurements of laser-induced pressure wave dynamics.

Research themes and keywords include laser-matter interaction, laser peening, molecular dynamics, ultrashort laser, shockwave propagation, elastic and plastic deformation, dislocations, and equation of state. The team works on physics-based and data-driven multiscale models, including classical and reactive MD, two-temperature models, hybrid continuum-atomistic coupling, and related computational methods.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields; strong expertise and publication record in computational molecular dynamics; solid background in laser-solid interactions and thermodynamics; programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++; experience with LAMMPS is expected; English proficiency required. Experience with machine learning, parallel programming, and manuscript preparation is a plus.

Funding: 18-month fellowship funded by EUR Manutech-SLEIGHT with an approximate gross salary of 4400 € per month.

Start date: planned for September–October 2026.

How to apply: Contact Dr. Anton Rudenko by email and provide an updated CV, motivation letter, and three references. Candidates may also contact the team informally with questions.

Funding details

18-month postdoctoral fellowship funded by EUR Manutech-SLEIGHT with an approximate gross salary of 4400 € per month.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. Strong expertise and publication record in computational molecular dynamics are required, along with a solid background in laser-solid interactions and thermodynamics. Experience with ultrashort laser-matter interaction and/or non-equilibrium phase transition modeling is a plus. Candidates should have programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++, familiarity with atomistic simulations in LAMMPS, proficiency in written and spoken English, and preferably experience with machine learning, parallel programming (OpenMP, MPI, or GPU), manuscript preparation, and willingness to collaborate internationally, including a possible 3-month stay at DESY.

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Molecular Dynamics

Free-electron Laser

Thermodynamic

Nonequilibrium Dynamics

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