[Wien] postdoctoral position at the University of Sydney, Australia

[Aloysius Soon]

Dear WIEN2k-users,
I would like to bring your attention to the following:

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Postdoc position at the University of Sydney, Australia:
COMPUTATIONAL SURFACE SCIENCE
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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position with 
Prof. Stampfl and Dr. Warschkow at the School of Physics at 
the University of Sydney, Australia. The research will 
involve the study of surfaces of, and reactions at, 
metal-oxide-based materials in relation to heterogeneous 
catalysis relevant to renewable energy production. It will 
also include development and application of ab initio based 
thermodynamic and statistical mechanical schemes for 
determining surface structures and reaction rates. The 
applicant must hold a recent Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or 
materials science. Further requirements for this position 
are: (1) A good knowledge of electronic structure theory. 
(2) Experience with first-principles calculations such as 
Density Functional Theory. (3) Ability to communicate 
effectively with coworkers and collaborators. (4) 
Demonstrated ability to write high-quality manuscripts 
suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The appointment will be at university payscale of “Level A, 
Step 6” and offers multiple opportunities for international 
collaborations. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 
two years with possible extension for a further year, 
subject to the completion of a satisfactory mandatory 
probation period of six months, commencing as soon as 
possible in 2007. To apply, send 5 copies of the application 
to: The Personnel Officer, College of Sciences and 
Technology, Carslaw Building, (F07), The University of 
Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia. The application should address 
the selection criteria, and include a CV, the names, 
addresses, e-mail, fax and phone number of two confidential 
referees. An application deadline has not been set at this 
time. This deadline will be declared shortly with the 
official advertisement for this position on the University 
of Sydney website (http://www.usyd.edu.au/jobs).

For further information, contact:

Professor Catherine Stampfl
e-mail: stampfl at physics.usyd.edu.au
http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/cmt

or Dr. Oliver Warschkow
e-mail: oliver at physics.usyd.edu.au.






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Aloysius Soon
Condensed Matter Theory Group
School of Physics A28, Room 361
The University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 903 65389
Fax: +61 2 935 17726
Email: aloysius at physics.usyd.edu.au
Web: http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~aloysius/
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