Post-Doctoral Researcher: Chemistry 1496 views

Applications are invited for the position of Post-Doctoral Researcher within Analytical & Biological Chemistry Research Facility at University College Cork. The position is available on ‘Developing of an unbiased theoretical force-field for modelling the crystallisation’ project.

Duration: 1 year

Role and Responsibilities:

• To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
• To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
• To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
• To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
• To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry (or related area).
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the field: Force Field developing; Atoms in Molecules and Interacting Quantum Atoms description of the chemical interactions; Non-covalent interaction; Structure Prediction.
• Appropriate research experience.
• Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
• A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Applications:

Submit a short cover letter and CV to Dr Davide Tiana, davide.tiana@ucc.ie