PhD Position in Reduced Density Matrix Functional Theory development, University of Warsaw, Poland (Deadline:31.07)

The project Development of reduced density matrix correlation functional methods for multireference chemistry, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland, is seeking a candidate for a PhD Student position.

The project will introduce a new class of computational methods bridging wave-function theory and reduced-density-matrix functional theory (RDMFT). The research will focus on the development of correlation-energy functionals based on the adiabatic connection formalism, enabling an accurate description of strongly correlated electronic systems.

The project involves fundamental research, including the development of theoretical methods, their practical implementation in electronic structure software, and applications to molecular and materials electronic-structure calculations.

The project is jointly supervised by Katarzyna Pernal from Lodz University of Technology and Michał Hapka from the University of Warsaw.

Skills and Qualifications

• MSc degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, awarded before the position’s start date.
• Knowledge of quantum chemistry methods.
• Good command of scientific English.
• High motivation and a strong interest in basic science.

Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by email to michal.hapka@uw.edu.pl and katarzyna.pernal@p.lodz.pl:

• Concise scientific CV, 1–2 A4 pages.
• Cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant experience.
• Recommendation letter sent directly by the author to michal.hapka@uw.edu.pl, preferably from the current supervisor of the master’s thesis.
• Information on personal data processing, available for download from http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/ .

Additional Comments

For candidates admitted to the Doctoral School within the applicable admission limits and awarded a doctoral scholarship, payments will be made without social security deductions. For candidates admitted outside these limits, payments will be subject to social security deductions.