Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Multiscale Molecular Modelling

21 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Limerick

Department

Department of Chemical Science

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

7 Jun 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

068668

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. 

With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Chemical Science

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Multiscale Molecular Modelling – Specific Purpose Contract

Salary Scale: €43,908 - €50,302 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €43,908 p.a. pro rata)

 

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from:

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

 

“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Postdoctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”  

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience of managing collaborative projects.
• Experience in multiscale molecular modelling, kinetic modelling and/or Monte Carlo simulations.
• Acquaintance with computers running under Unix/Linux and programming skills in Python or other languages.
• Teaching experience.

 

Specific Requirements

• A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) or doctoral degree close to completion (minimum 3 years research experience).
• Expertise in Computational Material Science (demonstrated by strong scientific publication record).
• Minimum of 3 published first author research papers.
• Working experience with ab initio software packages (e.g. VASP, Quantum Espresso, CP2K, etc.) and Computational methods.
• Good record of writing for scientific journals, project reports and presentations at conferences.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits at the University of Limerick

Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:

• Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
• Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
• The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover plan.
• Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
• Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
• Preferential rates for health insurance .
• Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL .
• Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.

 

Selection process

Recruitment Procedures used at the University of Limerick (UL)

The University of Limerick is committed to the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) of Researchers. The University of Limerick Policy for the Recruitment of Staff which reflects the principals of OTM-R is available on the UL Policy Hub . Full information on OTM-R at the University of Limerick is available here.

 

The University of Limerick uses a three stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview. 

 

Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description.  Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage.

 

Shortlisting: Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process.  Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised.

 

Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalised, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application.  The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview.  We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates.  The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and may also include a presentation – if so, you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter.  Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.

 

General Recruitment Timelines

Please note that applications for all vacancies must be submitted online at www.ul.ie/hrvacancies in advance of 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the advertised closing date.  We aim to complete the screening process within one week of the closing date, and the shortlisting process within a further week.  Therefore we aim to be in touch with all candidates within one month of the closing date.  

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of limerick

Country

Ireland

State/Province

Munster

City

Limerick

Postal Code

V94 T9PX

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheulrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id…

Contact

State/Province

Limerick

City

Limerick

Website

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

Street

Limerick

Postal Code

V94 T9PX

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED