Postdoctoral Fellowship: Energy Coupling: The J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in the innovative theoretical project on “Energy coupling in proton-coupled electron transfer and related reactions.” The project aims to explore electron bifurcation and its relation to proton transfers using quantum chemical methods. The postdoc will contribute to the development of concepts in the field of chemical reactivity, focusing on the design of artificial systems for energy conversion and storage.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Energy Coupling in Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer and Related Reactions
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | Theoretical/Computational Chemistry | J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry | PhD in theoretical/computational chemistry, experience with quantum/computational chemistry, QM/MM modeling, MD simulations, programming/scripting language proficiency. Background in organic/inorganic chemistry is welcome. |
Job Description:
- Contribute to the exploration of electron bifurcation and its connection to proton transfers using quantum chemical methods.
- Work on structural modular models and focus on electron bifurcations to design artificial systems for energy conversion and storage.
- Collaborate within a research group led by Prof. Martin Srnec, contributing to the development of concepts in chemical reactivity.
Benefits:
- Competitive position for an academic or industrial career in computational chemistry.
- Advanced training in computational chemistry methods and the development of new scientific concepts.
- Collaborative project within a smaller research group with intensive internal communication.
- Attendance of international conferences and relevant scientific events.
We Offer:
- 5 weeks of paid leave per year + 3 days of paid sick leave.
- Flexible working time and the possibility of part-time work.
- Lunch vouchers, sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library.
- Language courses and the possibility of attending children groups of the CAS.
- Further education and career development opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- To apply, send CV, cover letter, list of publications, and publication record to recruitment@jh-inst.cas.cz and martin.srnec@jh-inst.cas.cz with SC2024_06 in the subject line.
- Include a reference to your PhD thesis if applying for the first postdoctoral position after PhD.
- Optionally, provide up to three letters of recommendation from former advisors or senior collaborators.
Selection Process:
- By providing personal data, applicants allow the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry to process and file CVs for internal HR needs only.
Application Deadline: 29 February 2024
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