Research Fellow in Computational Mineral Physics

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in London is seeking a Research Fellow in Computational Mineral Physics to participate in a project utilizing advanced calculations to analyze planetary differentiation. The role offers two years of funding, a collaborative environment, and generous benefits.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Immigration loan

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a degree in physics, geosciences, or a related field.
• Experience with high-temperature ab initio molecular dynamics calculations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the Mineral Physics group in UCL Earth Sciences.
• Use state-of-the-art ab initio calculations for research on HSEs partition coefficients.

Skills

High-temperature ab initio molecular dynamics calculations

Education

Degree in physics, geosciences, or a related field

Job description

Research Fellow in Computational Mineral Physics, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

181296a8df4c

Job Views:

26

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role

We seek an ambitious candidate to join the Mineral Physics group in UCL Earth Sciences.

The project aims to use state-of-the-art ab initio calculations to determine the partition coefficients of all HSEs (including Os, Ir, Ru, Rh, Pt, Pd, Au, Re) between the core and mantle under conditions suitable for planetary differentiation. The goal is to assess the necessity of a Late Veneer or explore more complex evolutionary scenarios. This is a collaborative project involving Prof. Vocadlo, Prof. Brodholt (UCL), Prof. Steven Mojzsis (Hungary), and Dr. Haiyang Luo (Princeton).

About you

Candidates should have a degree in physics, geosciences, or a related field. Experience with high-temperature ab initio molecular dynamics calculations (e.g., using VASP) is advantageous. The position is funded by NERC for two years and located in the Earth Sciences department at UCL in central London.

What we offer

We offer several benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for eligible posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service