PhD position in Molecular simulation of Metal- and Covalent Organic Frameworks

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain offers a fully-funded PhD position focused on simulating Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). The role involves characterizing their stability and mechanical properties in collaboration with experimentalists, offering an exciting opportunity for researchers in theoretical condensed matter physics.

Formación

• MSc qualifications in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics or Biophysics required.
• Documented experience in Molecular Dynamics Simulations is essential.
• Familiarity with Linux and programming in C/C++ and Python are highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct simulations of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs).
• Characterize mechanical properties and stability of these materials.
• Collaborate with experimentalists for project outcomes.

Conocimientos

Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Programming in C/C++

Programming in Python

Linux terminal usage

Educación

MSc related with Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics or Biophysics

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Condensed Matter Physics Department Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2020-T1/IND-20041 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) are two classes of reticular materials obtained by joining metal clusters through organic linkers (MOFs) or by covalently binding organic molecules (COFs). These materials represent a promising approach to remove contaminants from polluted water, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The removal of these pollutants is of special interest, since they escape the filtering from current wastewater treatment plants and are thus released into the environment. Within a collaboration with various experimentalists and public agencies, we offer a fully-funded PhD position focused on the simulation of MOFs and COFs, aimed at the characterization of their stability and their mechanical properties. The project will be pursued under the direction of Prof. Rubén Pérez and Dr. Salvatore Assenza at the Department of Theoretical Physics of Condensed Matter and IFIMAC at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), in close collaboration with experimentalists based at UAM, UCM, ICMM-CSIC, IMDEA Water and IMDEA Energy. We will study the MOFs and COFs candidates proposed by experimentalist via all-atom classical simulations, focusing in particular on their response to the mechanical stress exerted by a tip during probing via Atomic-Force Microscopy.

- MSc related with Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics of Biophysics

- Documented experience in Molecular Dynamics Simulations

- Experience in Linux terminal usage, programming in C/C++ and Python

Additional Information

Additional comments

Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system .