Last Date: 29 February 2024.
positions of two Postdoctoral Researchers in computational nanoscience starting on May 2nd, 2024, or as agreed, for a fixed term of maximum of 2,5 years.
The Postdoctoral Researchers will work in the research group of Professor Hannu Häkkinen in an international project where ligand-stabilized metal nanoclusters are studied as sensors for chiral biomolecules in aqueous solvents. The researchers will participate in: (i) developing graph-theoretical and machine learning methods to predict cluster-biomolecule interactions, (ii) running large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to investigate ensemble dynamics of cluster-biomolecule complexes, and (iii) running large-scale density functional theory calculations to evaluate changes in the circular dichroism spectra of the cluster-biomolecule complexes.
The group of Professor Häkkinen works at the JYU’s Nanoscience Center which is an interdisciplinary research organization where physicists, chemists and biologists work together to study nature at the nanoscale. NSC forms an international scientific community and its research projects span from fundamental investigations of processes in nanoscale structures to development of commercial products.
You are the person we are looking for if you have:
- Doctoral degree in a suitable sub-area of computational physics, computational chemistry, computational materials science or information technology (focusing on machine learning).
- Capability of conducting independent research, solid communication skills in English language and scientific writing, and at least two of the qualifications 3-7.
- Experience in electronic structure calculations of nanomaterials, nanoparticles or atomic clusters.
- Experience in Density Functional Theory (DFT) both in the ground state and time-dependent formalisms, and its implementation in at least one of the widely used DFT software such as GPAW, ADF, VASP… and/or QM/MM methods
- Experience in classical molecular dynamics (MD) methods applied to biological systems.
- Experience in developing or applying machine learning methods in data analysis and/or atomistic simulations.
- Programming skills and ability for method development and implementation.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The PhD degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position.
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At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a respected member of the university community, where you get the opportunity to learn from your colleagues in your own field, and where you also get a chance of meeting high-level researchers from the full spectrum of science and humanities. Here the barriers between disciplines are low, and we encourage our employees to cross them in their daily work. We offer you meaningful work where you can make true impact not only in your own field, but also to the society at large.
You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community where the well-being of everyone is important. We provide a good setting for a mobile and healthy lifestyle on and around campus. Jyväskylä region provides an excellent balance between ambitious work and chance to relax after work, with beautiful nature and various sport and cultural activities within close distance from home and work.
Salary
The initial annual salary range will be approximately 44,100 – 51,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
How to apply
The application should include:
- Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity and including contact information of two academics who can provide reference letters
- A numbered list of all scientific publications and other publications showing the applicants ability and merits
- Motivation letter, including discussion on the suitability of applicant’s background and expertise for the position
- Relevant certificates / diplomas (or date of completion of the PhD)
- Research plan is not mandatory. Please submit your motivation/cover letter here again if our application form requires it.
For further information, please contact Professor Hannu Häkkinen, [email protected].
Evaluation of the candidates may begin before the application deadline. Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on the submitted documents following the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Apply between 15 December 2023 and 29 February 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
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