Job Description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.


Applicants are invited to apply for a position in the group of Dr. Mariana Rossi. The candidate will be work on topics related to the ERC-Consolidator Grant QUADYMM: https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/921666/2024-12-erc-rossi


The candidate will perform simulations of confined molecular materials and develop techniques to simulate quantum nuclear dynamics including dissipative non-adiabatic effects. Areas of application will include water and aromatic molecules at interfaces, in and out of equilibrium.


We are looking for highly qualified candidates with experience in the field of machine-learning for atomistic simulations, molecular dynamics techniques and code development. Experience with the electronic-structure code FHI-aims is beneficial.


The candidate should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in the fields of Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science. Successful candidates will show proficiency in scientific programming and mathematics, as well as a strong background in theoretical and computational solid-state physics, physical chemistry or chemical physics.


Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the award of the PhD has been confirmed.


We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.



Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and include a publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.


Inquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr. Mariana Rossi mariana.rossi@mpsd.mpg.de


Please quote reference MA47174 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

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Department/location

Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

Salary

33,002-35,608 37,694-46,049

Reference

MA47174

Category

Research

Date published

4 September 2025

Closing date

30 September 2025