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Would you like to help seek evidence for the structure, function and formation mechanisms of prebiotically relevant polymers from simple building blocks!?
The host research group (www.rahmlab.com) is part of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Activities within this research group involves a broad range of methodologies, from structure prediction algorithms coupled to massively parallelized density functional theory calculations, to ab initio calculation of properties and detection characteristics, as well as quantum computation. We ask fundamental questions and are interested in the study of chemistry under challenging conditions, prebiotic chemistry, and the development of methods for analyzing electronic structure. The research team is part of Chalmers Initiative for Cosmic Origins (http://cosmicorigins.space) an interdisciplinary research collaboration that address fundamental questions about the formation of galaxies, stars, planets and life in the Universe.
Major responsibilities
Responsibilities include performing calculations on molecular and periodic systems using density functional theory and ab initio methods. Specific objectives include (1) Seek evidence for the structure, function and formation mechanisms of prebiotically relevant polymers from simple building blocks; (2) Develop collaborations with experimentalists and planetary scientists and compare computational predictions with laboratory measurements and observations of Saturn’s moon Titan; (3) Actively collaborate with other group members that develop procedures for computational materials design.
Your major responsibility as PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research orally and in writing in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field such as theoretical chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or equivalent. Basic knowledge of quantum chemistry or condensed matter physics from an undergraduate education is a requirement.
The successful candidate must have good communications skills, both oral and written, in English. If Swedish is not your native language, then you are expected to attend basic courses in Swedish offered by Chalmers during your doctoral training. To be successful, you have to be highly motivated and creative, have a problem-solving ability, and enjoy working both by yourself as in close cooperation with others. A curious mindset and a passion for fundamental science is a prerequisite.
More details and application form can be found here:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=9196&rmlang=UK
Deadline 28th of February, 2021.
For questions, please contact:
Martin Rahm, Assistant professor, mail: [email protected]