Postdoc: Membrane Ion Transport via MD/DFT & Modelling

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on molecular simulations and predictive models for membrane-based ion separations. The role involves on-site work in Cambridge with access to leading facilities and collaboration across international partners.

You will report to the PI and work alongside an experimental PDRA, publish in high-impact journals, and contribute to the development of open-source computational tools while advancing your

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field; strong experimental/theoretical background preferred.
• Experience with MD simulations and DFT calculations.
• Ability to publish in high-impact journals and develop open-source tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform MD simulations and DFT calculations for ion transport studies.
• Develop continuum-scale transport models for membrane processes.
• Collaborate with international partners and contribute to grant writing and mentoring.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Density Functional Theory

Transport modelling

Education

PhD required

Job description

University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on molecular simulations and predictive models for membrane-based ion separations. The role involves on-site work in Cambridge with access to leading facilities and collaboration across international partners.

You will report to the PI and work alongside an experimental PDRA, publish in high-impact journals, and contribute to the development of open-source computational tools while advancing your