Postdoctoral in Polymer Chemistry: Join the Department of Chemistry at King’s College London as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role involves cutting-edge research at the intersection of polymer chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning, aimed at developing sustainable food packaging solutions.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry and Machine Learning
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (2.5-year fixed-term position)
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Salary | £47,379 per annum |
| Posted on | 26 February 2026 |
| Closing date | 12 March 2026 |
| Location | Guy’s Campus, King’s College London |
| Department | Chemistry |
| Business Unit | Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences |
Research Area:
Polymer Chemistry, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Machine Learning
Location:
Guy’s Campus, King’s College London
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential Criteria:
- PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Proven ability to contribute to writing and publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong background in atomistic molecular dynamics simulations, especially of polymers and/or proteins.
- Experienced in Python programming for molecular simulation and cheminformatics.
- Proficient with GitHub repositories and Unix/Linux-based high-performance computing environments.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with machine-learning interatomic potentials in large-scale molecular dynamics simulations.
- Exposure to multicultural and international research environments.
- Research experience in modeling molecular/materials degradation.
- Familiarity with AI/ML for molecular/materials discovery and property prediction.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Francisco Martin-Martinez and Dr. Micaela Matta. The role involves:
- Developing an in-silico framework to accelerate the discovery of novel Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers for sustainable food packaging.
- Understanding end-of-life degradation mechanisms of these materials.
- Collaborating with experimental partners in a pan-European project consortium.
You will have access to state-of-the-art high-performance computing resources and will work alongside experts in computational and experimental chemistry.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a supporting statement addressing how they meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.
Last Date to Apply:
12 March 2026
For more information and application details, you can contact Dr. Francisco Martin-Martinez at francisco.martin-martinez@kcl.ac.uk.
Note: Ensure all application documents clearly illustrate how your experience aligns with the qualifications and criteria specified.
