Research Fellow — Ultrafast Computational Chemistry

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days leave

Pension scheme

Gym membership discount

Professional development

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a researcher with a background in computational chemistry or physics to join a UKRI/EPSRC funded project on Attochemistry of biomolecular building blocks. The role focuses on simulating chemical dynamics at the attosecond time scale and understanding rearrangements of chemical bonds in molecules, in collaboration with physicists.

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge theory and simulations, with opportunities for personal development and

Qualifications

• Experience in computational chemistry or physics.
• Strong background in theoretical methods and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run simulations of chemical dynamics at attosecond timescales.
• Collaborate with physicists on bond rearrangements in molecules.
• Publish findings and contribute to grant-funded project.

Job description

The University of Leeds is seeking a researcher with a background in computational chemistry or physics to join a UKRI/EPSRC funded project on Attochemistry of biomolecular building blocks. The role focuses on simulating chemical dynamics at the attosecond time scale and understanding rearrangements of chemical bonds in molecules, in collaboration with physicists.

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge theory and simulations, with opportunities for personal development and