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We have vacancy for the following position to join our team:
Research Scientist Computational Chemistry
(Reference No. 20160505C)
GBU/Function: R&I Direct Hierarchy (Position) : Team Leader E2P2 – UMI – Chemistry
Job family: R&I Job Location: Shanghai
Country : China No. of Needs: 1
Validate From : July 18, 2016
Contact: [email protected]
Vacancy description
For our Research & Innovation center in Shanghai, we are looking for a Research Scientist Computational Chemistry to investigate and predict chemical reactivity, in particular in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. He / She will work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team dedicated to the development of eco-efficient products and processes. This position also includes collaborations with external research institutions.
Key missions
Work in the Research and Innovation Center Shanghai for Solvay/CNRS Joint Lab – Eco-Efficient Products and Processes Laboratory, UMI 3464.
Plan, perform, analyze and document quantum calculations for the study of chemical reactivity and catalysis, in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Build project files with the most up to date literature and ensure the updates of such files during the lifetime of the projects.
Supervise the work of interns and coordinate collaborations with external research institutions.
Identify and promote added value of modeling in projects and propose corresponding approaches, using his / her quantum and physical chemistry skills.
Profile
Doctorate or postdoctorate in computational chemistry, physics or materials science.
Strong experience in applying quantum-chemical (DFT or wavefunction-based) methods to the study of chemical reactivity
Experience with one or more additional techniques, such as (ab initio) molecular dynamics, kinetic modeling, solvent effects, reactive force-fields, descriptor approaches, QM/MM.
Good ability to work in a team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Fluent English both in oral and writing.
Chinese language skills are required for this position.