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Postdoc Position, Ph.D. Position, and Master Projects available
involving development and application of multiscale methods for solvation, femtochemistry, excited states, and catalysis.
The positions are available at the University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, and involve collaborations with groups at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the PULSE Institute at Stanford.
Research Interests
The group works on the development and application of a broad spectrum of techniques, including direct atomic dynamics from combined DFT and polarizable empirical potentials in a QM/MM implementation, density functional development (self-interaction correction), general optimization algorithms, transition path searches, and more. There are ongoing collaborations with x-ray experimentalists at DTU, Brown University and PULSE.
Projects
The open positions involve connecting our grid-PAW-based QM/MM methodology to Trajectory Surface Hopping to effectively simulate the coupled electronic- and nuclear dynamics of charge transfer states and explore the way in which solvation and ligands affect the lifetime of such states. Other projects, more suited for e.g. master students involve applications to the study femtochemical complexes in solution, as well as benchmark systems.
Qualification Requirements
The research projects involve method development and implementation as well as application. A solid, documented theoretical chemistry background, congruent with the position applied for, is required. Some experience with coding (Python, Fortran, C,…) is preferred. The successful applicant is expected to show a high degree of independence and willingness to take charge of the project.
Ph.D. applicants are required to have completed or be in the process of completing a master's degree in Physics or Physical Chemistry to be eligible for the position.
The positions are open now and an early start date is preferred.
Work environment
The research group at the University of Iceland provides a rewarding and challenging job environment in a dynamic and international workplace, located in a part of the world with unique natural beauty, high quality of living, and safe society. The University of Iceland strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
For more information, contact: Research Assistant Prof. Asmus O. Dohn ([email protected]) or Prof. Hannes Jónsson ([email protected]). The group also includes Research Assistant Prof. Elvar Jónsson and Dr. Gianluca Levi.
More information about our work can be found here
A. O. Dohn et al., J. Chem. Theory Comput., 2017, 13 (12), pp 6010 6022. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jctc.7b00621
A. O. Dohn et al., Molecules, 2018, 23 (11), 2958. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23112958
G. Levi et al., J. Phys. Chem C, 2018, 122 (13), 7100-7199. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b00301
T. B. Van Driel. et al., Nat. Commun., 2016, 7, 13678. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms13678
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