26.05.06 Postdoc Positions in Machine Learning and Ab Initio Simulations: Marx Group

About the role

The Center for Theoretical Chemistry at Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Marx Group. These positions are available immediately or upon mutual agreement for two years with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Engage in challenging projects using and/or advancing modern ab initio simulation techniques, particularly in the context of highly accurate machine learning methods.
• Collaborate with experimental partners and other theory groups on joint projects focusing on topics such as aqueous interfaces, vibrational spectroscopy, and quantum solvation.
• Advocate for and utilize cutting-edge methods such as machine learning combined with path integrals in your research.

Requirements

• Significant general background in molecular dynamics and electronic structure.
• Experience in machine learning potentials.
• A PhD in computational/theoretical chemistry/physics.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and publication history in computational/theoretical chemistry/physics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to cutting-edge scientific advancements.

Skills

• Proficiency in ab initio simulation techniques.
• Experience with machine learning potentials and their integration into theoretical models.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python or similar languages used in computational chemistry.

Benefits

• Exciting interdisciplinary research environment at the Center for Theoretical Chemistry and the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including several in-house High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.
• Opportunities to attend international conferences and workshops with full funding.

Pay

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the individual's needs and the project requirements.

Benefits

• Full funding for attending international conferences and workshops.
• Integration into the RESOLV and ZEMOS clusters, providing access to powerful simulation facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the scientific community.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your CV and resume as a PDF file to:

Professor Dominik Marx
Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Chemie
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
44780 Bochum, Germany
theochem**theochem.rub.de | www.theochem.rub.de

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