Doctoral scholarship holder Computational Chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Computational Chemistry

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Computational Chemistry. You will conduct DFT calculations to study the interaction between molecules and solid surfaces in solution, in the context of concurrent experiments performed by collaborating groups.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will follow the university doctoral program
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Chemistry or Physics  or you will have obtained it by the time you start your PhD.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Experience with DFT calculations is a requirement. Experience with DFT calculations for molecule-surface interactions and in particular for molecules in solution is a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship will be renewed each year up to a total of four years.
• The planned start date is 1 June 2023 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 3 April 2023 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV and the completed appendix for BAP.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. If after the first selection round you are selected for a second selection round, you will be invited for an (possibly online) interview. After the round of interviews, a final decision will be made.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Erik Neyts (erik.neyts@uantwerpen.be).

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