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Are you a highly motivated MSc graduate with a strong affinity for machine learning and molecular modeling? The Computational Chemistry group is seeking a curious and ambitious PhD candidate to perform fundamental research on electro-chemical reactivity and design of new catalytic materials using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and generative AI combined with quantum chemical modeling.
Research context
Electro-catalysis can be used for sustainable conversion of a wide range of chemical reactions, including the reduction of CO₂ into valuable chemicals, water oxidation into hydrogen fuel, and nitrogen fixation into ammonia. However, current electro-catalyst materials are not yet efficient enough. The Computational Chemistry group develops and applies molecular simulation techniques to unravel complex chemical reaction mechanisms and to help with the design of molecules and materials with desired properties. In this research project, you will combine molecular simulation with machine learning techniques, such as neural network potentials, reinforcement learning, and diffusion models to design better catalyst materials.
Your work will take place at the Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), one of the research institutes of the University of Amsterdam. You will also be connected with the FNWI AI4Science Laboratory, which is located in the Institute for Informatics (IvI).
What are you going to do?
This project focuses on developing and applying a state-of-the-art computational framework for studying electro-catalytic reactions and designing improved catalyst materials.
You will:
Tasks and responsibilities:
What do you have to offer?
You are passionate about science and have a particular interest in modelling. You enjoy close collaboration with domain experts. You have a creative mind and look forward to work at the cutting-edge of computational technology. Finally, you are a team player and a pleasant colleague who enjoys being part of an interdisciplinary team of computational researchers and plant scientists.
Your experience and profile
You have/are:
Our offer
A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of four years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended to a total duration of four years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). The preferred starting date is November 2024 to February 2025. We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and Masters students.
Based on a full-time contract (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2,872 in the first year to €3,670 (scale P) in the last year. This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
The University of Amsterdam is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe. With some 40,000 students, 6,000 staff, 3,000 PhD candidates, and an annual budget of more than 850 million euros, it is also one of Amsterdam’s biggest employers.
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