Dear colleagues,

A three year PhD position is now open for application at the Molecular Sciences Institute of Marseilles (ISM2), University of Aix-Marseille, France. The position is available from the 1st of October, 2021 for three years under the supervision of Professor Stéphane Humbel and Dr Denis Hagebaum-Reignier at the theoretical chemistry group (CTOM), Marseilles, France.

Title of the proposal : "Localized wave functions and anti*non*aromaticity". This project deals with the study the electronic and magnetic properties of some non-Kekulean benzenoids using quantum chemistry methods (ab initio or DFT) and the characterization of their aromaticity.

More information is available at: http://www.hulis.free.fr//phdoffer.html

The successful candidate should hold a Diploma or Master's degree in Physical Chemistry, Physics or Chemistry. Good knowledge of theoretical chemistry is required and practice in ab initio calculations and/or programming are advantageous.

Application documents should be sent by email to Pr. Stéphane Humbel ([email protected]) in a pdf file including a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates, and a short abstract of the Diploma or Master’s thesis along with at least one recommendation letter.

The application closing date is May 3rd, 2021.

Please forward this information to interested students.

Regards,

Denis Hagebaum-Reignier