A PhD fellowship (Theoretical Chemistry) is available in the International Research Training Group (IRTG 1422, Internationales Graduiertenkolleg) / International PhD Program
“Metal Sites in Biomolecules: Structures, Regulation and Mechanisms”
funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
Project: The student will take part in the International Research Training Group 1422 as a member of the 'Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry' group. Research carried out in the IRTG investigates the structures, the regulation and the function of natural and artificial metallobiosites. The project will focus on the development and application of hybrid quantum mechanics methods [J. Chem. Phys. 128 (2008) 144106] in the theoretical study of such systems. Collaborations with the Lund University as well as experimental groups within the IRTG are expected.
Requirements: Applicants should have completed (or near completion of) their graduate studies (Master/Diploma) in Chemistry or Physics. Applicants with experience in computational chemistry programs and/or programming (in particular C and scripting languages) will be favored although such experience is not a prerequisite for the position.
Organization: The 'Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry' group is a Free-Floater Research Group recently established at the Georg-August-University Göttingen within the scope of the German Excellence Initiative. The University ranks among the top research Institutions in the country, offering excellent career opportunities for young researchers. The IRTG offers a high-level teaching program including lecture and seminar series, method and soft skill courses.
Application Details: The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
International applications are also welcome. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.
Candidates should upload a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter together with two references via the online application portal (below) by October 31st, 2011 (24.00 hrs local time Göttingen, Germany). For more information on the position and the research group, please contact Jun.-Prof. Ricardo Mata (rmata[at]gwdg.de).
