Scholarship opportunity for academic staff at the University of Heidelberg,

Scholarship opportunity for academic staff: The Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing at Heidelberg University invites applications for two part-time positions as research assistants in the field of computational and theoretical chemistry. This fellowship offers aspiring researchers an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative research group and contribute to groundbreaking scientific investigations.

Scholarship opportunity for research assistants in the field of computational and theoretical chemistry at the University of Heidelberg

Designation: Research Assistant (f/m/d)

Research area: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Location: University of Heidelberg, Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing

Authorization/Qualification:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Chemistry, physics or a related field
• High motivation to learn, develop and apply new theoretical methods
• Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a team
• Ideally experience in working with software packages and programming for quantum chemistry and/or molecular mechanics
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written

Job description:

• Conducting multiscale simulations of stimuli-responsive functional materials
• Investigation of the structural and dynamic properties of molecular switches and machines
• Developing and applying evolutionary algorithms, neural networks and machine learning to model, evaluate and visualize dynamic phenomena
• Scientific cooperation and exchange with experimental groups

Application:
Interested applicants should send their CV, a meaningful letter of motivation outlining their interest in computational and theoretical chemistry in the field of materials science, together with letters of recommendation and relevant academic or professional certificates in a single PDF file with the subject “Phd/HD” to the contact address below.

Contact address:
University of Heidelberg
Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing
Attn: Mrs Felicitas Hirsch
In Neuenheimer Feld 205A
69120 Heidelberg
Email: felicitas.hirsch@iwr.uni-heidelberg.de

Deadline for application: 16 September 2024

With this scholarship, the University of Heidelberg underlines its commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply, and severely disabled people will be given priority if they are equally qualified. Further information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data can be found at www.uni-heidelberg.de/stellenmarkt.

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