Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Modelling

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Materials Modelling, London

Client: Kings College London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d9cbccb4d726

Job Views: 3

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

1. BSc in Physics, Materials Science or related subject
2. PhD in Materials modelling, computational physics or related subject (either complete or close to completion)
3. Excellent skills in programming and data analysis
4. Experience of atomistic simulation techniques
5. Flexible and collaborative
6. Willingness to learn new skills
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable criteria:

1. Experience of atomistic modelling of ferroelectric materials
2. Experience in development and application of machine learned potentials
3. Good presentation skills

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances, the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Interviews are due to be held mid to end of October. We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.