Postdoc positionTheoretical and Computational Chemistry, the University of Padua, Italy

One postdoctoral position is available at the University of Padua, Italy, starting in the first half of 2025. The appointment is for 1 year (+1 year extension).

The postdoctoral researcher will work in the Theoretical Chemistry Group on the integration of Artificial-Intelligence techniques in the analysis of chemical bonding under the supervision of Dr. Sergio Rampino (http://www.chimica.unipd.it/sergio.rampino/).

Candidates should have a degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or closely related disciplines and a strong motivation towards scientific research. Familiarity with basic electronic-structure theory and scientific programming is very welcome.

Application: Potential candidates should send a detailed CV to Dr. Sergio Rampino, e-mail: sergio.rampino@unipd.it at their earliest convenience. A concise paragraph summarizing your motivation for applying will be appreciated. An informal interview in late summer/early fall will be followed by a formal application procedure in October/November 2024.

Founded in 1222, the University of Padua is one of the world's oldest universities. The home to world-renowned scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Tullio Levi-Civita, the University of Padua has Nicolaus Copernicus among its prominent alumni. The Department of Chemistry is located at walking distance from the historical city centre and features a unique and vibrant community devoted to cross-disciplinary research in all areas of chemistry.