Research Assistant - Aromaticity in large conjugated circuits (Closed)

Pre-doctoral position
Position category: Research Assistant
Reference: 2023/76
Duration: 1 year
Application deadline: 2023/07/21
For more info contact the supervisors:
Eduard Matito
ematito@gmail.com
Pedro Salvador
pedro.salvador@udg.edu
How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated students, recently graduated from the University in Physics or related fields, to gain research experience in one of DIPC’s high-profile research teams.

The role

We are looking for a candidate with background in computational chemistry and experience with combinatorics to carry out a computational analysis of electron delocalization in aromatic compounds. The candidate will study multicenter electron delocalization through n-variate probability distributions. It is expected a good knowledge of python and regular computational packages like Gaussian. Additional knowledge on chemical bonding analysis will be appreciated (for instance, QTAIM and the AIMall package).
 

Desired background & competences

Degree in Chemistry. Courses on chemical bonding analysis. Additional knowledge on chemical bonding analysis will be appreciated (for instance, QTAIM and the AIMall package)
 

Working conditions

  • Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
  • Target start date: 2023/09/01

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The center

DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.

About the team

The MolPro Laboratory (MPL) team includes two groups: the Quantum Chemistry Development group at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) led by Drs. Matito (EM) and Ramos-Cordoba (ERC), and the group at the Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis (IQCC) of the Universitat de Girona (UdG), led by Drs. Luis (JML) and Salvador (PS). MPL aims to develop new computational methods to calculate and analyze molecular properties. These methods are essential to correctly reproduce various phenomena: nonresonant linear and nonlinear optical properties, two-photon absorption spectra, IR and Raman spectra, aromaticity, and the reactivity under external electric and magnetic fields. More information here: https://molprolab.com/
 

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

Selection process

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

  • CV of the candidate (60%)
  • Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
  • Reference letters (10%)
  • Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

 

 

Resolution

The resolution of this opening has been already published. You can download it here.
Ref. 2023/76 RESOLUTION