Postdoc in Computational Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen
The Department of Chemistry invites applicants for a 2-year postdoc fellowship in computational homogenous catalyst discovery.
The project
The project involves the use of quantum chemistry, machine learning, and genetic algorithms to search for new homogeneous chemical catalysts.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field of computational chemistry. Applicants can have a background in cheminformatics including RDKit, machine learning applied to chemistry, and molecular modeling
Our group and research- and what do we offer?
Our group is focused on developing new computational methods for the prediction of chemical reactivity.
The group is a part of Department of Chemistry, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.
Principal supervisor is Prof. Jan H. Jensen, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, DK, jhjensen@chem.ku.dk
The postdoc’s duties will include research within Computational Chemistry as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.
Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Pernille Harris phharris@chem.ku.dk
The position is open from 21 January, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 03-11-2024 23:59 GMT +1.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews will be held on 15-11-2024.
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