DFT

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for a fully-funded interdisciplinary PhD position between quantum computing, condensed matter physics and quantum chemistry, starting in either spring or fall 2026, at Université de Montréal (UdeM), in the vibrant city of Montréal in Québec, Canada!

Supervisors: Prof Michel Côté (Physics), Prof Matthias Ernzerhof (Chemistry) and Prof Hlér Kristjánsson (Computer Science) at the University of Montréal and Mila – Québec AI Institute

Collaboration with Dr Simon Verret, quantum developer at Université de Sherbrooke

Quantum computing offers a transformative approach to materials simulation, potentially performing quantum-mechanical calculations orders of magnitude faster and more accurately than classical methods on conventional high-performance computers. This unlocks the true computational design of novel materials, paving the way for solutions to global challenges related to sustainability and renewable energies. This capability can revolutionize various fields, enabling, for example, the improvement of catalytic processes and a deeper, atomistic understanding of material degradation. These advancements pave the way for knowledge-based optimization of load, process, and operating conditions in devices like fuel cells, ultimately reducing our reliance on scarce, environmentally harmful, and expensive materials. The focus of the PhD thesis is the development and testing of hybrid quantum-classical workflows and relevant models for simulating industrially relevant materials on a near-term quantum computer.

The Higher School of Economics is a young, dynamic and fast-growing Russian research university. Over the past thirty years, HSE University has become a leader in Russian education and has been recognized internationally.

Open postdoc position in condensed matter simulations at Faculty of information studies in Novo Mesto, Slovenia

The position is in FLAG-ERA project Preparation and characterization of single/few layer antimonene and germanium (2D-Sb&Ge), which is already underway. The project revolves around development of new 2D materials (from one to several atomic layers of thickness) based on antimony and germanium, which have a huge applicative potential. The project’s goal is to understand how to create and use these new materials.