Post-doc position in "Theoretical Modeling of Surface Reactions"

Reference number 2010/161
Application deadline 2010-08-15

A post-doc position (1+1 years) is available at the Department of Applied Physics at Chalmers University of Technology within the area of theoretical modeling of surface reactions. The work is a part of a larger experimental and theoretical effort to use solar energy for conversion of water into hydrogen and CO2 into C1 compounds - methane and methanol.
The position is placed at the Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK) at Chalmers. KCK is since 1996 a successful research centre within heterogeneous catalysis.

Job description
The theoretical work will be focused on first principles (atomistic) studies of relevant surface reactions on different types of oxides. Results from the first principles work will be used to construct Monte-Carlo and Mean-field models.
Required qualifications
The candidate should have a PhD degree in computational physics or chemistry and be familiar with density functional theory calculations. The candidate should, moreover, be able to work independently and have good skills in communicating scientific results in written and spoken English.
Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

  1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
  2. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
  3. Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses)
  4. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents

The application shall be sent electronically. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf-files.

One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices.

The files may be compressed (zipped).

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/161) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

For further information please contact :

Associate professor Henrik Grönbeck, Applied Physics and Competence Centre for Catalysis.
E-mail: ghj at chalmers dot se
Phone: 46 31 772 2963

Chalmers is an equal opportunities workplace. We therefore welcome in particular female candidates.
Union representatives
  • SACO: Jan Lindér
  • ST: Marie Wenander
  • SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
Last modified: June 29, 2010

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