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A PD (2-4 years) position in electronic-structure theory of molecule-surface interactions at Leiden University and the University of Clermont-Ferrand: Quantum Monte-Carlo calculations on molecules interacting with metal surfaces. A post-doc (2-4 years) position is available starting January 1st 2014, in the theoretical chemistry groups of Leiden University (NL) and the University of Clermont-Ferrand (Fr). The research will focus on the accurate calculation of the interaction of a molecule with a metal surface, for a few selected systems. For a few systems, accurate reaction barrier heights are now available from comparisons of experiments with dynamics calculations using potential surfaces based on DFT using semi-empirical density functionals. The aim of the project is to determine how accurately the Quantum Monte-Carlo can reproduce known reactive barrier heights, and whether the method can be used to turn the specific reaction parameter approach to DFT into a predictive tool. The project is funded by the ERC, under an ERC advanced grant for Geert-Jan Kroes. During the first two years the project will be co-supervised by Philip Hoggan (Clermont-Ferrand) and Geert-Jan Kroes (Leiden). The post-doc will work in Clermont-Ferrand during year 1 and in Leiden during year 2. The post-doc will be employed by Leiden University throughout the entire period of appointment. Requirements: Applicants for the post-doc position should have experience with either electronic structure calculations on molecules interacting with metal surfaces, or with Quantum Monte-Carlo calculations on systems of interest to chemistry. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Mathematics. Experience with computer programming and with running calculations on parallel computers will be counted as advantages. The position is open to all nationalities. Appointment: The appointment will be for an initial period of 1 year with extensions possible to 2 and 4 years, respectively, depending on the progress of the research. The envisaged starting date is 1 January 2014, with some flexibility towards later starts. Applications: To be considered for the project, applicants should send an application letter, CV, and publication list, and should ensure that three letters of recommendation are sent to Prof. Dr. Geert-Jan Kroes, by email ([log in to unmask]). Selection of candidates will start on November 7, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Geert-Jan Kroes Leiden Institute of Chemistry Gorlaeus Laboratory P.O.Box 9502 2300 RA Leiden The Netherlands Tel. +31-71-5274396 [log in to unmask] To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html