PhD position in Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Ulm, Germany
Nachwuchsgruppe Theorie innerhalb des SFB 569
Applications are invited for a PhD position in the field of theoretical chemistry applied
to nanostructures, starting in May 2009 or as soon as possible afterwards.
Background: We are developing quantum models that help understanding the
vibrational properties of molecules deposited on metal surfaces and nanoclusters. We
use ab initio methods to describe the inter-atomic interactions and combine this with
our own computer program in order to compute accurate vibrational properties of the
deposited molecules. Our work is done on parallel computers using state-of-the-art
GRID computing technologies and multi-threaded parallel algorithms. The predictions
of our method are currently used to explain the observations of low-temperature single-
molecule vibrational spectroscopy experiments performed in the department of
solid-state physics in Ulm.
The work will involve research into the development of new theoretical and
computational methods for describing the quantum vibrational dynamics of molecules
adsorbed on surfaces and/or nanoclusters. Further information is available at:
http://www.uni-ulm.de/sfb569-n1. The project is financed by a grant awarded by the
German Research Foundation (DFG) and will be supervised by Dr David M. Benoit.
Candidates should be highly motivated, have recently obtained (or about to obtain) a
good MSci degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline and
have an interest in implementing theoretical concepts as computer programs.
The funding is available for a maximum of three years. The salary is set in accordance
with the German public-service pay scale up to 3/4 E13 TV-L (approx. Euro 16,000 to
21,000 P.A. after tax).
The University of Ulm aims to increase the representation of women in research and
the teaching profession and would therefore expressly encourage qualified female
scientists to apply.
All enquiries and applications (including a curriculum vitae and the names, telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses of two academic referees) should be sent to:
Dr David M. Benoit
Research Group Leader in Computational Chemistry
Nachwuchsgruppe Theorie - SFB 569
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
University of Ulm
89081 Ulm
Germany
Or by e-mail to [log in to unmask]
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 30 April 2009.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
qualified individuals. Employment is through the university’s central administration.
To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to:
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html
|