Postdoctoral Fellow: Membrane Ion Transport & Modeling

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, invites applications for a 24‑month Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance computational models for selective ion transport in complex aqueous mixtures. The role combines molecular simulation, thermodynamic modelling, and continuum transport theory to enable membrane‑based separations.

You will perform MD simulations and DFT calculations, develop predictive frameworks, publish high‑impact work, and release

Qualifications

• PhD required; postdoc appointment for 24 months.
• Experience with molecular simulations and combining theory with modelling.
• Proven ability to publish in high‑impact journals and release open‑source tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform MD simulations and DFT calculations to study ion–solvent and ion–membrane interactions.
• Develop continuum transport models for complex aqueous mixtures.
• Publish findings in high‑impact journals and contribute to open‑source software.
• Collaborate with international partners and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Density functional theory

Continuum transport modelling

Thermodynamics

Scientific programming

Academic collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

GROMACS / LAMMPS

DFT packages (VASP, QE)

Python / MATLAB

Job description

The University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, invites applications for a 24‑month Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance computational models for selective ion transport in complex aqueous mixtures. The role combines molecular simulation, thermodynamic modelling, and continuum transport theory to enable membrane‑based separations.

You will perform MD simulations and DFT calculations, develop predictive frameworks, publish high‑impact work, and release