Want to join the Computational Chemistry Group?
We seek highly motivated individuals with a background in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, computer science (with a focus on machine learning), or related fields, who also have an interest in chemistry and computing. Projects oriented to applications and projects focused on method development are available. We value diversity in scientific areas and other aspects.
We offer successful candidates an intellectually challenging position in the inspiring atmosphere of an interdisciplinary team collaborating with individuals working in diverse fields, including mathematics, natural science, computer science, and engineering, both theoreticians and experimentalists. We support our current and former members throughout their careers, which has led to numerous prizes awarded to and several professors originating from our team.
Excellent communication skills in English are a prerequisite. Knowledge of the German language is not required.
Open positions
- Post-doc positions: If you are interested in a postdoc (chemistry, modeling of catalysis, machine learning, or experience with quantum computing), please get in touch with Johannes Kästner, and we will try to find funding. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in in-silico protein design, with a focus on directed evolution supported by QM/MM and DFT calculations, as part of a collaborative project with experimental biochemists and chemists.
- Ph.D. student positions: If you are interested in joining us as a Ph.D. student (chemistry, modeling of catalysis, or surface science, or machine learning), don't hesitate to get in touch with Johannes Kästner, and we will try to find funding.
- Bachelor or Master theses (Masterarbeiten, Bachelorarbeiten) are always welcome! Topics are available on request or in our summary of topics.
- Project students: Students from Stuttgart who wish to undertake their “Forschungspraktikum”, “Projektarbeit”, or a similar project in computational chemistry are welcome to look at our summary of topics or to contact Johannes Kästner directly.
If you are interested in Ph.D. or postdoctoral positions, please send your application (CV, list of publications, certificates of relevant university degrees, and contact details for references) to the group leader, Johannes Kästner, or contact him informally.