PhD Researcher: SET in Lewis-Pair Radical Chemistry

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU); España; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) is offering a first stage researcher position in chemistry focused on computational modelling of Lewis pairs and radical formation. The role integrates theory and experimentation within a multidisciplinary group, aiming to unlock new radical-based mechanisms under accessible conditions.

You will use DFT and multireference methods to describe electronic structures, analyze reaction profiles, process data under FAIR principles, and

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with computational chemistry methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary group.

Responsibilities

• Study the SET process in Lewis pairs.
• Describe the electronic structure of resulting radicals using DFT and multireference methods.
• Characterise reaction profiles to understand radical reactivity.
• Data processing following internal FAIR procedures and report writing.
• Participate in group meetings and present progress.
• Attend conferences to present results.

Skills

Computational chemistry

English communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

MSc in Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field

Tools

Density Functional Theory

Multireference methods

Job description

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) is offering a first stage researcher position in chemistry focused on computational modelling of Lewis pairs and radical formation. The role integrates theory and experimentation within a multidisciplinary group, aiming to unlock new radical-based mechanisms under accessible conditions.

You will use DFT and multireference methods to describe electronic structures, analyze reaction profiles, process data under FAIR principles, and