PhD student position within the Laboratory for Computational Modeling of Functional Materials at the Namur Institute of Structured Matter of the University of Namur and Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials at the University of Mons

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 May 2024

26 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Université de Namur
Department

Namur Institute of Structured Matter
Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Computer science » Programming
Physics » Chemical physics
Physics » Computational physics
Physics » Quantum mechanics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Belgium
Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a skillful and highly motivated PhD student who has some expertise in computational chemistry/physics.

The candidate is expected to:

  • have an expertise in either [or both] electronic structure calculations (Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory, wavefunction-based methods…) or [and] molecular dynamics simulations.
  • be autonomous.
  • be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player.
  • be highly motivated by conducting a collaborative research project with experimentalists.
  • have good communications skills in English (reading, writing and speaking).
  • to be able to present clearly his research results.
  • be familiar with Linux operating system.
  • to have an experience with programming languages (C, Fortran, Python, Perl, bash,…).

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate is expected to:

  • have an expertise in either [or both] electronic structure calculations (Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory, wavefunction-based methods,…) or [and] molecular dynamics simulations.
  • be autonomous.
  • be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player.
  • be highly motivated by conducting a collaborative research project.
  • have good communications skills in English (reading, writing and speaking).
  • to be able to present clearly his research results.
  • be familiar with Linux operating system.

to have an experience with programming languages (C, Fortran, Python, Perl, bash,…).


Specific Requirements

The candidate must not have a PhD.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
ChemistryEngineeringPhysics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The candidate must not have a PhD. If you are not European, you will need a unique permit to work at UNamur. The single permit application procedure can take up to 4 months from the moment the application file is complete.


Selection process

The candidates are requested to send by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] before the 15th of May 2024 latest: an updated CV including publications track record (not mandatory) together with a motivation letter and two reference letters from professors or previous supervisors.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Namur
Country
Belgium
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Namur
Website

http://www.unamur.be
Street

Rue de Bruxelles, 61
Postal Code

5000
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+32 (0)81 72 45 34

STATUS: EXPIRED

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