RA in Interatomic Potential Development for Simulation of Bulk Metallic Glasses

Fixed-Term for 6 months, with the possibility of extending.

Due to funding limitations candidate must be in post by 01 July 2024.

The post can be on a full-time or part-time basis and held remotely or on-campus. Job Share and lower FTE would be actively considered.

About the role

Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) show potential as biomaterials due to properties such as low Young’s modulus, high fracture strength and excellent corrosion resistance. 

This project aims to understand how the composition and structure of BMGs are connected to their properties.

The researcher will conduct computer simulation of relevant metallic glass compositions using molecular dynamics techniques. For certain compositions, this will involve fitting interatomic potentials to conduct the simulations appropriately. 

The researcher will collaborate closely with experimental researchers within the group.

For the full job description and person specification please see here .

Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Paul Conway, Principal Investigator by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 505 or to Prof  Carmen Torres-Sánchez, Principal Investigator by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 518

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Visa Sponsorship:

For candidates who would require sponsorship to work in the UK to achieve sufficient points under the Points Based Immigration System, it is likely that you will either need to:

• Have completed a PhD in a subject relevant to the job.
OR
• Qualify as a “new entrant”. For more information on this please see paragraphs SW 12.1 - SW 12.7 of the Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker.