Open Positions

Please visit this page regularly to check for Open Positions. If there is no available positions in the research group you are interested in, please do not hesitate to contact directly to the group leader with your application.

Research Groups

  • Postdoc Position in Vuckovic Research Group/ Theoretical Chemistry

    Prof. Stefan Vuckovic is  looking for a highly-motivated Postdoc candidate; supported by an ERC Starting Grant and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). 

    How to apply: Please send one PDF containing: (1) your CV; (2) a brief cover letter (previous experience + motivation); and (3) the names of two referees to:

     E-mail: stefanvuckovic1@gmail.com

     

    Start date: Preferred November 2025, with flexibility.

     

     

    The ideal canditate is preferably a researcher with a PhD in chemistry, physics, computational science, or a related field who can work independently at the interface of machine learning and quantum chemistry. Candidates should have strong expertise in at least one of the following areas (more than one is a strong advantage):

     

    (1) machine learning practices (e.g., PyTorch implementations)

    (2) development and implementation of quantum-chemistry methods (DFT or wave-function based)

    (3) high-level electronic-structure calculations for generating training data (e.g., CASSCF, CASPT2, FCI)

     

    For more information:  Job Announcement

     

     

  • PhD Position in Vuckovic Research Group/ Theoretical Chemistry

    Prof. Stefan Vuckovic is looking for motivated candidates with a Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field who are eager to learn both quantum chemistry and machine learning. Coding skills (e.g., Python) and prior experience in computational /theoretical chemistry or machine learning are desirable. PhD positions are fully funded, with a typical trajectory of about 4 years in their group.

     

    They offer:

    • Fully funded positions (ERC/SNSF) with excellent working conditions (salary and project resources)

    • A stimulating, supportive, and interdisciplinary work environment

    • Personal mentoring and guidance to maximize your career development

    UNIFR is close to the CECAM headquarters in Lausanne, where multiple workshops and schools in our field are held every year, providing further opportunities for networking.

     

    How to apply: Please send one PDF containing: (1) your CV; (2) a brief cover letter (previous experience + motivation); and (3) the names of two referees to:

     E-mail: stefanvuckovic1@gmail.com

     

    Start date: Preferred November 2025, with flexibility

     

     

    For more information:  Job Announcement