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Researcher in quantum chemistry for ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy of metal complexes in solution
The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over nine divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 100 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. Read more on www.physics.uu.se.
The research program in Chemical and Bio-Molecular Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, focuses on understanding the fundamental properties and ultrafast processes of matter at the atomic length and time scales of Ångströms and femtoseconds. The program has a leading position in the use of X-ray photon science for probing atoms, molecules and chemical and biomolecular systems. Research within the program addresses fundamental questions concerning the interaction of light and matter and aims at revealing how the properties of a system result from its electronic structure and dynamics with applications in environmental, biophysical and chemical systems.
The position is placed in the group of Prof. Philippe Wernet. Research will be carried out using experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities and x-ray free-electron lasers combined with femtosecond laser spectroscopy at Uppsala University.
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Duties
- Perform research in bond activation by metal complexes and molecular catalysts in solution
- Perform quantum-chemical calculations of reaction profiles, excited-state dynamics and X-ray spectra
- Predict new experiments for bond activation with metal complexes
- Co-supervise PhD students at Uppsala University
- Co-lead existing scientific collaborations with theoretical and experimental groups internationally
- Help developing new scientific collaborations with leading institutions in India (within quantum chemistry in particular)
Requirements
- PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics or in a related field (degree must have been obtained no more than seven years prior to the application deadline, the seven-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.)
- Experience as a postdoctoral researcher (at least three year)
- High motivation and strong team spirit
- Fluency in both written and spoken English
- Very good skills in quantum-chemical methods
- Proven and extensive experience in the calculations of reaction profiles, excited-state dynamics, and in X-ray spectra of metal complexes or molecular catalysts
Additional qualifications
- Experience in X-ray spectroscopy of metal complexes in solution
- Experience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy
- Experience in collaborating with experimental groups
- Experience in teaching at higher-education institutions
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1st of September 2023. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Philippe Wernet, +46 72 9999707, philippe.wernet@physics.uu.se
Please submit your application by 30 June 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2532.
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Placement: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position
Pay: Individual salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se
Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/2532
Last application date: 2023-06-30