Research Associate FFLUX

A postdoctoral position is available for 2 years, with a possible extension of another 2 years, through UKRI funding underwriting a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant. This position is open to an outstanding and ambitious computational scientist with an interest in the design of machine learning potentials for biomolecular simulation.

By its novel architecture, the fully in-house developed force field FFLUX aims to make a step change in the reliability of modelling of peptides/proteins in aqueous solution.

The machine learning method Gaussian Process Regression is used to create knowledgeable quantum atoms that accurately predict energies and multipole moments.

Based within the Department of Chemistry at the University of Manchester, you will work with Prof Popelier and his research group. The Department is ranked 4^th in Great Britain and 7^th in Europe by the 2022 Nature Index.

Overall Purpose of the Job

You should have a PhD in computer science or in physical sciences with expertise in programming. The post attracts applicants with experience in research in method development in computational chemistry. You should be capable of working by your own initiative while interacting effectively in a sizeable research team. Therefore, excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

The post is tenable from 1^st Nov 2024.

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan. We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Paul Popelier

Email: pla@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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