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The MM division is continuously looking for motivated students and PostDocs with interest in atomistic materials modelling and computer simulations. On this page you find a list of open positions. Unsolicited applications are also welcome.

PostDoc Positions

  • The goal of this joined research project with the group of Prof. Dr. Bernhard Eidel at TU-BA Freiberg is the development of a two-scale atomistic-continuum coupling method which realizes through homogenization a nano-micro transition for nanoheterogeneous solids. Thereby the simulation of material and structural behavior based on interatomic potentials shall be advanced to so far unmatched length scales.

  • Influence of defect chemistry on ferroelectric properties of KNN

    Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (75%) (f,m,d), Materials Modelling Division

    2024/02/04

  • The project is part of the RTG MATCOMCOMMAT, where multi-phase composite systems capable of withstanding temperatures substantially beyond 1300°C and harsh environmental conditions (e.g., oxidative, corrosive, erosive atmospheres) are developed.


  • Controlling core-shell structures in NBT based ceramics

    Resarch Assistant/Doctoral Student (75%) (f,m,d), Materials Modelling Division

    2024/02/04

    Defect transport in core-shell composites containing NBT shall be modeled on the atomic scale. These ceramics would allow for storing high electrical energy with high power density at the same time. An investigation of the defect chemistry and the origin of the electrical behavior is the subject of this DFG project.

  • Modelling of point defects in electroceramics

    Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d), Materials Modelling Division, TU Darmstadt

    2024/02/04

    The Materials Modelling Division at TU Darmstadt invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d). We offer a fixed-term contract for 3 years. The position is immediately available. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

    The salary is according to the collective agreement of TU Darmstadt (75% TV-TUDa).

  • Modelling of point defects in electroceramics

    Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d), Materials Modelling Division, TU Darmstadt

    2024/02/04

    The Materials Modelling Division at TU Darmstadt invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d). We offer a fixed-term contract for 3 years. The position is immediately available. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

    The salary is according to the collective agreement of TU Darmstadt (75% TV-TUDa).

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Possible research fields

  • Influence of dopants, intrinsic defects and polarons on the properties of functional ceramics
  • Switching behavior of piezoceramics
  • Dislocations and grain boundaries in high-entropy alloys
  • Metallic nanoglasses
  • Mechanics of nanoporous metals
  • Absorber and buffer materials for photovoltaics
  • Materials for solid batteries (anode, cathode, solid electrolytes). Depending on the material, questions arise regarding structure, thermodynamics, interfaces or Li-ion transport.

Prerequisite for a thesis work in our group is a good background in solid-state (condensed matter) physics, thermodynamics and statistical physics.

For the bachelor or master thesis, experience in programming is not a prerequisite, but may be a merit.

If you are interested in one of our topics and would like to work in this area, please do not hesitate to send us your speculative application to

Prof. Dr. Karsten Albe

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