Postdoctoral position, Development and implementation of the OEP method for large molecules, Theoretical Chemistry Group, University of Groningen, NL

A postdoctoral position is available in the Theoretical Chemistry group at the University of Groningen (Netherlands). The research topic includes the development and implementation of the OEP method for large molecular systems. Potential candidate should have a Ph. D. degree and an ample experience in scientific programming using FORTRAN and C/C++ languages. A strong background in theoretical chemistry and/or computational methods is desirable. Information about research projects in the Theoretical Chemistry group at the RuG is available at: theochem.chem.rug.nl. More information about the current research project and conditions of employment can be found in the attached file.

Please send a CV and the names of three references to Michael Filatov at the following e-mail address: m.filatov]![rug.nl

Postdoc Development and implementation of the OEP method for large molecules (1,0 fte)

(Groningen), 38 hours per week University of Groningen

Job description

Postdoc. Development and implementation of the OEP method for large molecules.
We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with ample experience in scientific programming and development of quantum chemical codes. The successful candidate will take part in the development and implementation of the atomic orbital based optimized effective potential (OEP) method. The development of the OEP method in a local atomic centered basis set will considerably reduce the cost of the OEP calculation and will open up possibility to use this method to study spectroscopic properties of large molecular systems relevant for many interesting applications, such as organic solar cells, molecular switches and molecular motors, modeling nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of enzymes, modeling magnetic response properties of solids, etc.

We offer a state-of-the-art scientific equipment including a 128 node cluster, two shared memory servers with the total of 160 GB of RAM, nicely furnished working offices, and an enthusiastic team of researchers working in a close collaboration with our experimental colleagues.

Requirements

University Graduate
The candidate should have a PhD in physics or chemistry and ample experience with scientific programming in FORTRAN and C/C++.

Organization

University of Groningen
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25.000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences The research will be carried out in the Theoretical Chemistry Group, part of the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Groningen.

Conditions of employment

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 1 year (with an opportunity of extension for 6 months depending on the project)
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
The University of Groningen offers a salary up to a maximum of 3597 Euro (scale 10) gross per month depending on relevant experience and education.

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.dr. M. Filatov
E-mail address: m.filatov]![rug.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

• About the organization
• To learn more about our group please visit our web page

Applications with curriculum vitae must sent to: vmp]![rug.nl

Application

You can apply for this job before 10-10-2008 by sending your application to:

University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Department
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vmp]![rug.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT208229.

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