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Position: Postdoctoral researcher, full time
Period: 2 years in principle. 1 year extension possible depending on funding availability and performance.
Location: Institute of Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Institute of Advanced Study (KUIAS), Kyoto University, Japan
Renumeration: To be set according to Kyoto University regulations (typically 3.5 – 4.5 million yen per year after tax).
Start time: June 2024 or shortly thereafter.
About this position
The iCeMS Theory Group (PI: Daniel Packwood) works at the intersection of materials chemistry, chemical biology, and data science. In 2021 we launched the Center for Integrated Data-Material Sciences (iDM), a Kyoto University On-Site Laboratory hosted at the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology in New Zealand. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work under the umbrella of the iDM on topics of mutual interest. Potential topics might include the development of multiscale simulation methods for organic semiconductor devices, data-driven discovery of new porous molecular crystals, nanoparticle assembly simulations, and modeling of liquid metals. The researcher would have some flexibility to choose the topic of study, subject to negotiation with the PI and MacDiarmid Institute collaborators.
This researcher should have a strong background in computational chemistry or physics. They should be competent with either density functional theory or molecular dynamics simulations, so that they can perform atomistic simulations. They should be able to perform basic scripting, although a good programming ability would be preferred. Experience in the areas of data science and machine learning would be attractive, although candidates who are willing to learn these areas are also welcome. Above all, the researcher must be an excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with others.
This researcher will be based in Kyoto, although they will be expected to visit New Zealand occasionally (for a total period of 1 – 2 months per year). Fluency in Japanese is not required. Female researchers are warmly welcomed.
Application method
Submit a CV (free format) to Assoc. Prof. Daniel Packwood ([email protected]) before 15 April 2024. Some candidates will be asked to attend an online interview, from which the final selection will be made.