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Research Associate in First-Principles Electronic Structure Calculations at Imperial College London
Imperial College London: Thomas Young Centre for the Theory and Simulation of Materials / Department of Materials and Department of Physics
Salary: £29,800 to £42,830 per annum*
Fixed term appointment until 31 August 2017
Job Ref: EN20160205LE
The Department of Materials, jointly with the Department of Physics, wishes to appoint an outstanding individual with a strong track record in first-principles electronic structure calculations to work in the research groups of Professor Peter Haynes and Dr Arash Mostofi. The post will be funded by an EPSRC Platform Grant that will afford the successful candidate considerable flexibility, including time and funding to pursue independent research projects, undertake an international secondment and develop collaborations. You will play a leading role in the development and/or application of the ONETEP code (http://www.onetep.org/) for large-scale first-principles electronic structure calculations. Areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, electronic excitations, theoretical spectroscopy, transport phenomena, strongly correlated materials, and heterostructures.
The principal criterion for this appointment is the ability to carry out research at the highest international level that involves ONETEP in combination with other methods. In order to achieve this, it is expected that specific research topics will be identified through discussion with the successful candidate, who will have extensive first-hand experience of developing first-principles electronic structure methods and/or their application to address challenges in materials science (interpreted broadly).
You will also be a conscientious, innovative scientist who has successfully completed or is about to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in theoretical or computational physical science. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and apply linear-scaling methods for first-principles quantum-mechanical calculations in detail and have an understanding of best practice in software development.
Imperial College London is a science-based institution with the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. The Faculty of Engineering, consistently rated among the best in the world, is made up of ten academic departments and is committed to increasing its research activity by focusing on engineering-led multidisciplinary growth areas that target a number of global challenges. All of our academic departments are located on a single campus in South Kensington, giving a concentration of talent that creates a stimulating and vibrant research community. You can find out more about our staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlements and our excellent professional development opportunities, here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/staff-benefits/.
The post is available to start as soon as possible.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £29,800 - £32,970 per annum.
Further information can be obtained from Professor Peter Haynes ([email protected]).
Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please click ‘apply’ below or go to https://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/ (Select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number EN20160205LE. Further information is also available on the job description.
Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to: Mrs Darakshan Khan - [email protected]
Closing Date: 15 July 2016