Postdoctoral position: Computational Prebiotic Chemistry 1112 views

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology has open one-year postdoctoral position in Computational Prebiotic Chemistry, with a possibility of extension.

About the research:

• The research group utilizes a broad range of computational methodologies for studying molecules, polymers, crystals and liquids.
• The fundamental question is chemically realistic in silico design of challenging new materials and the development of new conceptual methods for analyzing electronic structure.
• The group is a part of Chalmers Initiative on Cosmic Origins which is one interdiciplinary platform for this research project.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold a recent (< 2 years) doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Candidates with a background in computational chemistry, but candidates with a computational material science background are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate needs to have a demonstrated excellent track-record in the use of state-of-the-art quantum mechanical methods, such as density functional theory or multireference techniques.
• Expertise in the use of molecular dynamics is advantages but not necessary.
• A background in astrobiology, astrochemistry, prebiotic chemistry or planetary science is meriting but not necessary.
• Cndidate should have good communications skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement.

Applications:

The application should be marked with Ref 20190673 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

• CV
• Personal letter
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.