Research Associate in Computational Chemistry

Job title:

Research Associate in Computational Chemistry

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

A Leverhulme Trust-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available to undertake research in the field of computational chemistry and molecular magnetism. This project seeks to develop state-of-the-art computational techniques to model magnetic exchange coupling in molecular magnets. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at The University of Manchester in the UK, and perform quantum chemical calculations on magnetic exchange coupling on molecular materials, and use these to develop design principles for novel molecule-based magnets.Relevant publications:

• C. A. Gould, K. R. McClain, D. Reta, J. G. C. Kragskow, D. A. Marchiori, E. Lachman, E.-S. Choi, J. G. Analytis, R. D. Britt, N. F. Chilton, B. G. Harvey and J. R. Long, Ultrahard magnetism from mixed-valence dilanthanide complexes with metal-metal bonding, Science, 2022, 375, 198.
• P. Zhang, R. Nabi, J. K. Staab, N. F. Chilton and S. Demir, Taming Super-Reduced Bi23− Radicals with Rare Earth Cations, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2023, 145, 9152.
• K. R. McClain, H. Kwon, K. Chakarawet, R. Nabi, J. G. C. Kragskow, N. F. Chilton, R. D. Britt, J. R. Long and B. G. Harvey, A Trinuclear Gadolinium Cluster with a Three-Center One-Electron Bond and an S = 11 Ground State, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2023, 145, 8996.
• P.-B. Jin, Q.-C. Luo, G. K. Gransbury, I. J. Vitorica-Yrezabal, T. Hajdu, I. Strashnov, E. J. L. McInnes, R. E. P. Winpenny, N. F. Chilton, D. P. Mills and Y.-Z. Zheng, Thermally stable Terbium(II) and Dysprosium(II) Bis-Amidinate Complexes, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2023, 145, 27993.

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in chemistry. Expertise in advanced CASSCF calculations is essential. High-quality training will be provided in the computational techniques and background theory where needed. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and mentoring a junior research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.What can you expect in returnThe University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Prof. Nicholas ChiltonEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:57:41 GMT

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