Research Fellow - Computational Materials Modelling
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jun 5, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Computer Science, General Computing, Mathematics and Statistics
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
This position will focus on ab initio structure prediction and theoretical spectroscopy (Raman and EELS calculations), within the research group of Dr Andrew Morris.
Person specification
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate a capacity for independent research work.
- The candidate should have an emerging track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- A background in electronic structure calculations, computer simulations or scientific programing is essential.
- Experience of developing/modifying high performance scientific codes in either C/C++ or FORTRAN is desirable.
- The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function as part of a team.
- Experience with using and modifying electronic structure codes (CASTEP/Quantum Espresso and others) is highly desirable.
- Competence in the use of high performance computing in a Unix / Linux environment, use of command line tools and shell scripting is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel (including overseas) for collaborative visits, and international conferences.
- Excellent presentation skills (in both oral and writing).
Company
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