Research Associate / PhD Candidate (f / m / d)

Universität Heidelberg; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heidelberg University's Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing is seeking two part-time Research Associates/PhD Candidates in computational and theoretical chemistry. The roles involve innovative research on functional materials and dynamic phenomena, offering a supportive academic environment and opportunities for career development.

Leistungen

Excellent research environment

Support for academic career development

Interdisciplinary and diversity-friendly environment

Customized continuing education programs

Initiatives to promote work-life balance

Qualifikationen

• Completed undergraduate studies (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• Experience with quantum chemistry and/or molecular mechanics software packages.
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Aufgaben

• Conduct multiscale simulations of stimuli-responsive functional materials.
• Investigate structural and dynamic properties of molecular switches.
• Develop and apply evolutionary algorithms and machine learning for modeling.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation to learn

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Tools

Quantum chemistry software

Molecular mechanics software

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate / PhD Candidate (f / m / d)

At the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing of Heidelberg University, the new working group of Prof. Dr. Saeed Amirjalayer (www.samirjalayer.de), established in September 2024, is seeking to fill two part-time positions in the field of computational and theoretical Chemistry, starting from 01.11.2024. The positions are initially limited to 2 years, and the roles include:

1. Multiscale simulations of stimuli-responsive functional materials
2. Investigation of structural and dynamic properties of molecular switches and machines
3. Development and application of evolutionary algorithms, neural networks, and machine learning for modeling, evaluation, and visualization of dynamic phenomena
4. Scientific collaboration and exchange with experimental groups

Your profile :

• Successfully completed undergraduate studies (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, or a related field
• High motivation to learn, develop, and apply new theoretical methods
• Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn collaboratively
• Ideally, experience with quantum chemistry and/or molecular mechanics software packages and programming
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written

We offer :

• Excellent and innovative research environment
• Strong support for academic career development
• Collegial, interdisciplinary, and diversity-friendly international working environment
• Customized continuing education programs
• Initiatives to promote diversity and work-life balance

Remuneration : In accordance with pay group 13 TV-L.

Please submit your CV, a compelling letter of motivation detailing your interest in computational and theoretical chemistry within materials science, along with letters of recommendation and relevant degree or job references, in one collated PDF file with the subject "PhD / HD" to the contact address provided below. Only complete applications will be considered. The application deadline is 16 September 2024; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing

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