Two postdoctoral positions in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry are available in the research group of Prof. Elena Besley at the School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK (https://ebesley.chem.nottingham.ac.uk/). These appointments are part of the large-scale
EPSRC-funded multidisciplinary research project “Metal Atoms on Surfaces and Interfaces (MASI)”, which involves four UK universities (Nottingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, and Birmingham) and addresses two major challenges: sustainable use of metals and low-carbon technologies.
Both posts are available from August 2nd 2021. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance.
Post 1: Research Fellow in Computational Modelling of Heterogeneous Catalysis
https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/SCI124621
Closing date: Monday, 31st May 2021
We are looking for an expert in computational modelling of heterogeneous catalysis, chemical reactions on metal nanoclusters (nanocatalysis) and other complex reactive interfaces applicable to the fields of energy capture and conversion. You will be using high-performance computing to simulate interfacial chemical reactions and transport phenomena focusing on catalytic activity and selectivity of different metal nanoclusters in a range of chemical reactions.
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field; knowledge of the concepts of density functional theory and first-principles molecular dynamics simulations; experience in the application of first-principles simulations to heterogeneous catalysis and complex reactive interfaces involving metal nanoclusters are essential.
Post 2: Research Fellow in Computational Modelling of Nanocluster Dynamics and Formation by Magnetron Sputtering
https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/SCI124721
Closing date: Tuesday, 1st June 2021
We seek to appoint a computational chemist with a broad range of experience in Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations to develop computational approaches suitable to modelling a range of chemical processes in green metal catalyst production by magnetron sputtering. These processes include description of irradiation of metal target with ion beam and target evaporation, vapour dynamics and in-flight metal nanocluster formation, as well as a computational model of atoms and clusters deposition on the substrate.
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field; knowledge of the concepts of classical molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations; experience in the application of numerical techniques to complex dynamics problems are essential.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Elena Besley, e-mail: elena.besley@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.