A post-doctoral position in Computational Materials Science is currently available within the “CompuNet” Platform at IIT,Genoa. The successful candidate will play a significant role in applying and possibly developing computational approaches to physico-chemical issues. Eligible candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in physics or chemistry or materials science and experience in computer simulations. Excellent communication skills in English as well as marked enthusiasm for research and creativity are mandatory.
The candidate’s research will focus on modeling and simulating the physico-chemical behavior of complex systems such as large-size organic molecules in aqueous solutions, and in particular specific chemical reactions. The analysis of the simulations should especially help characterize the products of such reactions in terms of their structural, vibrational and optical properties. Expertise in molecular dynamics techniques as well as knowledge and application of density-functional-theory are necessary for the success of this project as well as flexibility in the use of diverse methods and computer code.
This work will be inspired by the research on smart materials currently performed at IIT. Considering the close collaboration with smart materials experimental researchers, the successful candidate is therefore expected to interact fruitfully with them.
A competitive salary package commensurate to qualifications and experience willbe offered.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter including research accomplishments and interests, CV and names and contact information (e-mail, and phone number) of at least two professional references to compchem@iit.it.
The deadline for applications is May 31st, 2015.
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