Post-Doc for Electronic Structure Theory with Applications in Warm Dense Matter

About the position

Post-Doc for Electronic Structure Theory with Applications in Warm Dense Matter

Department: Authority for Research and Development

Research Field: Physics

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

About Our Department: The Fritz Haber Research Center (FHRC), established in 1981 by the Minerva Foundation and the Hebrew University, is a renowned center for molecular dynamics and theoretical chemistry.

About Our Research: The research project is a collaboration between the Fritz Haber Research Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Center of Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf in Görlitz, Germany.

This project aims to develop and apply novel, temperature-dependent approximations for electron-electron interactions using density-functional theory (DFT), with a specific focus on warm dense matter (WDM).

Our research benefits from close ties with experimental partner institutions, such as the Helmholtz International Beamline for Extreme Fields at the European XFEL, allowing us to benchmark and apply our methodology in realistic X-ray scattering experiments.

Job Description: We are looking for a talented and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our research team.

The selected candidate will work on the development and application of advanced DFT methods tailored for studying warm dense matter, under the joint supervision of Dr.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the interface of condensed matter and plasma physics.

The position is fully funded, with a flexible start date.

Eli Kraisler is a leading researcher in the field of electronic structure theory, affiliated with the Fritz Haber Research Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

He completed his doctoral studies at the Hebrew University and has extensive experience in density functional theory, particularly in developing new theoretical approaches for complex systems.

Kraisler collaborates closely with international research centers and experimental groups, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to studying electronic structures and warm dense matter.

Attila Cangi is a renowned researcher in computational physics and quantum mechanics, specializing in electronic structure theory and the development of advanced methods for modeling complex materials and systems.

Funding: Monthly scholarship 8000 ILS.

Proven ability in theory development or scientific software development.

About Hebrew University: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) is one of the world's leading research institutions, consistently ranked as a global top 100 university.

Our 6 campuses house 100+ research centers, with ~4,000 research projects underway year-round.

What you’ll bring

• He completed his doctoral studies at the Hebrew University and has extensive experience in density functional theory, particularly in developing new theoretical approaches for complex systems.
• Research Field: Physics
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

Hebrew University of Jerusalem / Edmond J. Safra Campus

Department

Authority for Research and Development

Research group

Not stated

Location

Israel, IL

Supervisor / contact person

Dr. Eli Kraisler, Dr. Attila Cangi

Funding

Fully funded
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
The position is fully funded, with a flexible start date.
Funding: Monthly scholarship 8000 ILS.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-320104

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Not stated

Methods

DFT, Molecular dynamics (MD)

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

17 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

28 Mar 2027 · 12:19 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

17 Sep 2026

Last updated

17 Sep 2026

2027-03-28T12:19:23+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 28 Mar 2027 - 15:19 (Asia/Jerusalem)
This project aims to develop and apply novel, temperature-dependent approximations for electron-electron interactions using density-functional theory (DFT), with a specific focus on warm dense matter (WDM). WDM represents an exciting and challenging frontier between condensed matter and plasma physics.
Our research benefits from close ties with experimental partner institutions, such as the Helmholtz International Beamline for Extreme Fields at the European XFEL, allowing us to benchmark and apply our methodology in realistic X-ray scattering experiments.
Job Description: We are looking for a talented and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our research team. The selected candidate will work on the development and application of advanced DFT methods tailored for studying warm dense matter, under the joint supervision of Dr. Eli Kraisler (FHRC) and Dr. Attila Cangi (CASUS). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the interface of condensed matter and plasma physics. The position is fully funded, with a flexible start date.
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