Assistant Professor in Computational Nanoelectrochemistry

Assistant Professor in Computational Nanoelectrochemistry

UvA - University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Do you have expertise in both electrochemistry and computational chemistry? Within the Computational Chemistry theme of Van ‘t Hoff institute for Molecular Science (HIMS) at the University of Amsterdam there is a vacancy for an Assistant Professor in the field of computational nanoelectrochemistry. This position will be part of the Advanced Netherlands Institute of Nanoelectrochemistry (ANION).

This is what you will do

The research field of the assistant professor could be in one of the following topics (not an exhaustive list), which includes both novel methodology and novel applications:

• DFT-molecular dynamics simulations for electrochemical systems, metal surfaces, double layers, and electrolytes;
• adaptive hybrid quantum/classical multiscale simulations;
• treatment of electrocatalytic reaction networks in complex environments;
• development of advanced ensembles for electrochemical simulations, such as grand-canonical molecular dynamics for constant electronic chemical potential modeling and constant-potential molecular dynamics simulations;
• “beyond-DFT” methodology to handle larger system sizes and longer time scales (e.g. via machine learning potentials) non-adiabatic electron transfer, and nuclear quantum dynamics of proton transfer and proton-coupled electron transfer (e.g. via path integral molecular dynamics);
• the use of AI and machine learning in general for dealing with the complexity of nanoeletrochemical processes;
• Next to performing such state-of-art research, the assistant professor will contribute to the educational chemistry curriculum, as well as perform organizational tasks.

This is what we ask of you

The assistant professor position will be embedded in the Computational Chemistry Group at the University of Amsterdam and will complement the considerable expertise available there. The new assistant professor will have a profile in theoretical or computational chemistry or physics. The candidate should have completed a PhD in chemistry or physics, or a related discipline and have an outstanding track record in the field of computational chemistry with e.g. a background in electronic structure calculation, DFT based molecular simulations, multiscale modelling, machine learned potentials, or other AI/ML techniques for complex molecular systems. The candidate should push the boundary on computational tools for nanoelectrochemistry.

As faculty member at HIMS we expect you to:

• be(come) a renowned scientist, as evidenced by high impact publications and invited lectures;
• be successful in acquisition of (personal) research grants;
• participate in the chemistry related education programs;
• increase the visibility and impact of your research by initiating and joining in (inter)national public-private as well as academic research programs;
• promote the societal relevance of your research and contribute to outreach activities;
• contribute to the organisation of the institute, for example by participating in working groups and committees, in the domains of teaching, research and management;
• become a role model in your field.
• You will be selected on your scientific track record and on your vision for future research, as well as on your teaching achievements, qualifications, and vision for future teaching.

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• a PhD in Chemistry or related discipline;
• a track record of publications in renowned journals and contributed and/or invited talks at international conferences/workshops in line with your career stage;
• a track record in teaching and (co)supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students, appropriate to your career stage;
• cross-cultural sensitivity;
• demonstrable organisational talent;
• and you are a team player with good communication skills in English, willing to obtain a Teaching Qualification (Dutch: BKO) within three years and able to speak Dutch or are motivated to learn to speak it within five years.

Apply NowDeadline 28 August