AI-Driven Photocatalysis Postdoc: Plastic Upcycling

Karlstad University; Karlstads kommun; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Karlstad University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics specializing in AI-driven photocatalytic plastic upcycling. This role involves research in an interdisciplinary team to model and design photocatalysts contributing to environmentally sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate will have a recent PhD, experience with DFT calculations, and programming skills. This full-time position offers collaborative opportunities in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Italy and may involve travel for project meetings.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed their PhD no more than three years before the application deadline.
• Considerable weight for experience with reaction-mechanism modelling.
• Weight for international work experience or participation in research networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations on organic photocatalysts.
• Develop sequential QM/MM and reaction-pathway workflows.
• Support the development of AI-guided candidate ranking.
• Write scientific publications and present results.

Skills

DFT-based molecular calculations

Quantum-chemical methods (TDDFT)

Molecular dynamics simulations

Strong communication skills in English

Publication record in computational chemistry

Programming skills in Python

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Gaussian

ORCA

GROMACS

LAMMPS

Job description

Karlstad University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics specializing in AI-driven photocatalytic plastic upcycling. This role involves research in an interdisciplinary team to model and design photocatalysts contributing to environmentally sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate will have a recent PhD, experience with DFT calculations, and programming skills. This full-time position offers collaborative opportunities in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Italy and may involve travel for project meetings.