Nabízíme PhD pozici v oblasti kvantového Monte Carla pro elektronovou strukturu
The Nanostructure Physics Group at the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, announces an opening for a PhD position in the area of Electronic Structure Quantum Monte Carlo.
Field: Physics of Nanostructures
University: University of Ostrava
Location: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Advisor: Dr. Matúš Dubecký
Contact: matus.dubecky@osu.cz (Publication Profile)
Tentative Thesis Title:
Advanced Quantum Monte Carlo Simulations of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems
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What We Offer:
- A fully-funded PhD position (no tuition fees)
- Initial net monthly salary of 25,000 CZK (~1,000 EUR/month), corresponding to approximately 34,000 CZK gross
- Includes medical and social insurance, 30 days of vacation, 5 sick days, and meal support
- This is a guaranteed minimum; the total monthly income may increase based on performance (e.g. publication bonuses, additional scholarships)
- The initial salary corresponds to the average PhD scholarship in the Czech Republic and covers standard living expenses
- Membership in the Nanostructure Physics Group
- Funded travel support for attending conferences, workshops, or research visits
- Access to state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities
- Opportunities to engage in teaching activities
- Involvement in the Life & Environment Research Center Ostrava project, specifically within Research Program 3 – Modeling and Simulations
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Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in physics, computational physics, materials science, quantum chemistry, or related disciplines
- Strong background in computational and theoretical methods
- Proven programming skills (object-oriented programming, Python, C/C++)
- Experience with atomistic simulations using quantum chemistry or plane-wave codes (e.g., Gaussian, GAMESS, Quantum Espresso, VASP)
- Proficient English communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
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Application Must Include:
- Detailed CV
- Publication list
- Cover letter detailing research interests, motivation, relevant expertise, and other pertinent information
- Names of two referees who can provide letters of recommendation
- Completed form outlining experiences beyond academic requirements (Download PDF or DOCX)
- Applications missing any of the mandatory documents will not be considered
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Optional Attachments:
- Scans of diploma and diploma supplement
- Diploma thesis with supervisor’s and opponent’s assessments (PDF)
- Supervisor’s evaluation of applicant’s cooperation (signed PDF with contact details)
- Letters of recommendation (signed PDFs)
- Proof of English proficiency (ideally internationally recognized certificate)
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Admission Procedure:
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
Submission Email: nano@osu.cz
Mandatory Email Subject: “PhD in Electronic Structure QMC”
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline and invited to submit the official application along with payment of the application fee (800 CZK).
- Shortlisted applicants will receive a relevant research article to study within one week, to assess their background, interest, and alignment with the project.
- Informal video interviews will be conducted.
- Further steps will be communicated individually.
We look forward to receiving your application!