The Theoretical Physical Chemistry Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL) invites applications for a Ph.D. position in theoretical chemistry and chemical physics. The preferred start date is between January and August 2008.
The successful candidate will use quantum-mechanical and semiclassical methods to explain physicochemical properties of molecules, such as, nuclear quantum effects on reaction rate constants, quantum effects in atomic and molecular clusters at low temperatures as well as decoherence in mesoscopic systems. Our group is also interested in using classical statistical physics to predict interactions between biological macromolecules, e.g., in order to find genes regulated by microRNAs.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will use quantum-mechanical and semiclassical methods to explain physicochemical properties of molecules, such as, nuclear quantum effects on reaction rate constants, quantum effects in atomic and molecular clusters at low temperatures as well as decoherence in mesoscopic systems. Our group is also interested in using classical statistical physics to predict interactions between biological macromolecules, e.g., in order to find genes regulated by microRNAs.
Requirements:
An M.S. or M.A. in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field is required, although exceptional candidates with a B.S. or B.A. in one of these fields will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong undergraduate background in all three fields mentioned above and who are familiar with writing computer codes in C or Fortran. Since the language used at the doctoral school of EPFL is English, applicants whose first language is not English should provide results of the TOEFL and/or GRE to demonstrate their English proficiency.
The appointment is for up to four years during which a Ph.D. thesis must be completed. The Ph.D. stipend is SFr. 50,000 per year. More information about the doctoral program at EPFL can be found at: http://phd.epfl.ch/edch.
Application:
Interested candidates should submit an application with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names and contact information of three references, and a brief description of research interests. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an on-site interview at EPFL. The applications should be sent to
Prof. Jiri Vanicek
EPFL SB ISIC UPVANIC
CH C3 391, Station 6
CH-1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
or
Email: jiri.vanicek[ at ]epfl.ch
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