PhD student in computational chemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry-Ångström is the host institution for this position, which is placed at the Ångström Laboratory of Uppsala University. The Department of Chemistry - Ångström has more than 250 employees and has a turnover of 250 million SEK.  More information is available on our website. 

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Duties
The main task for a doctoral student is to perform doctoral studies, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral courses. The tasks may also include participation in teaching and other departmental work; however, normally to a maximum of 20% of working hours.

The current PhD project concerns theoretical calculations of both molecules and materials. Both force field calculations and quantum mechanical calculations, and their analyses, will be part of the project. A large part of the project concerns programming and development of computational strategies.

Requirements
A competitive candidate should: 

• Have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• Have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or has acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
• Possess very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Furthermore, the candidate needs to have strong theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry as well as in mathematics and programming. Experience of computational chemistry is a merit.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Docent Jolla Kullgren, jolla.kullgren@kemi.uu.se.

Please submit your application by July 21st 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2351. 

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