Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Nuclear Quantum Effects in Excited States (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge Vet School
Cambridge
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.


Applicants are invited to apply for a position in the group of Mariana Rossi. The candidate will work on topics related to the ERC-Consolidator Grant QUADYMM: https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/921666/2024-12-erc-rossi


Responsibilities

  • Develop methodology based on imaginary-time path-integral approximations for excited state dynamics.
  • Conduct benchmarks on model systems and build a multi-scale workflow for applying the developed techniques to low-dimensional interfaces involving molecular materials.
  • Implementations will be performed on an in-house code for development and on a large-scale electronic structure code for applications.
  • Work in a lively group and an excellent research environment, with sufficient computational resources. Collaborations with other theory and experimental groups are welcome, and participation in international research conferences is strongly supported.

Qualifications

  • Experience in quantum dynamics simulations, molecular dynamics techniques, as well as a good background on electronic excited-state dynamics.
  • Experience with electronic-structure codes is beneficial.
  • Programming expertise is necessary.
  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science (or about to obtain) or a relevant specialist subject.
  • Proficiency in maths and a strong background in theoretical and computational solid-state physics, physical chemistry or chemical physics.
  • Excellent communication skills in English are required.

Diversity note

We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.


Application process

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and include a publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.


Contacts

Inquiries about this post should be addressed to Professor Mariana Rossi


Please quote reference MA49058 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


Equality and inclusion

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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