Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

The Function

Purposes are invited for a Postdoctoral Analysis Affiliate in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry with a specific emphasis on the statistical mechanics of liquid-solid interfaces. The profitable candidate will work within the group of Dr Stephen Cox and the broad goals of the challenge are to elucidate the construction and dynamics of complicated liquid-solid interfaces at a theoretical stage. The primary standards for the position are a robust observe file in world-leading analysis commensurate with applicant’s expertise, together with a PhD in computational chemistry or associated topic. Expertise in molecular simulations (i.e., molecular dynamics and/or Monte Carlo strategies) or liquid state concept (e.g., classical density useful concept) is very fascinating. Potential subjects of analysis embody:

• Understanding the dynamics of cost/discharge processes in electrolyte and ionic liquid methods [see, e.g., Pireddu et al., doi: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2023-2ccrw].
• Understanding how the answer setting impacts crystal morphology, with an emphasis of polar crystal surfaces [see, e.g., Sayer & Cox, JCP 153, 164709 (2020)].
• Growing new theoretical approaches to effectively describe solvation forces [see, e.g., Bui & Cox, arXiv:2402.02873]

The profitable applicant shall be anticipated to work each independently and a part of a group, and have wonderful communication organisational and problem-solving expertise.

This put up is mounted time period, with as much as 24 months of funding obtainable that ends on 30/09/2026. The earliest attainable begin date is 02/09/2024.