Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral Research Associate role in the group of Dr. George Booth at King’s College London. The successful applicant will be closely involved in computational projects with the PI, developing and applying cutting edge wavefunction-based techniques for both molecular and materials first principles modelling. A background in electronic structure theory from either a Physics or Theoretical Chemistry perspective is required, as well as strong programming skills and familiarity with high-performance computing.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD, or are awaiting its award, in a relevant area (Theoretical/Computational Physics or Chemistry), strong expertise in the area of electronic structure theory development, implementation, and an appropriate publication record. The successful applicant will be expected to work within a collaborative theory group, and actively contribute to a variety of methodological developments, including stochastic, perturbative and embedding techniques.

The salary will be paid at Grade 6, £32,600 to £38,896 per annum, plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance.

This will be a fixed term contract for 2 years.

The selection process will include competency based questions and a panel interview. 

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Dr George Booth at [email protected]

Closing date: 21 September 2016 

Applications can be made via:

https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061247/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=71918

For more information, or if you have questions about this role, please contact: Dr George Booth, Email: [email protected]