Post-Doctoral fellow in Computational Chemistry and Physics at the Cyprus Institute (CyI)

The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of CyI invites applications for a Physicist/Chemist/Computer Scientist educated/experienced/specialized in atomistic computer simulations, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and quantum chemistry calculations. Applications from scientists without direct experience in atomistic simulations are also encouraged. The successful candidate will work on developing theoretical methodology and software for ab initio path integral and ring polymer molecular dynamics simulation of various condensed phase systems.

The Post-doctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to serve as a bridge between two research groups at The Cyprus Institute (Prof. Yury V. Suleimanov) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Prof. So Hirata). Numerous short-term visits for training and research to UIUC are expected. Training participation at UIUC will make the successful candidate familiar with the most refined approaches of generating accurate and fast potential energy surfaces developed at UIUC which will be used further in various condensed phase simulations in order to address the most exciting and topical issues in the field.

Required Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and/or Physical Chemistry with specializations in atomistic computer simulations, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and quantum chemistry calculations
- Expertise in programming languages such as Fortran, C or C++, MPI and Open MP
- Familiarity with high performance computing
- Good background and experience in statistical physics, real-time classical and quantum dynamics (preferably, path integrals and molecular dynamics) and skills in solving complex problems in computer simulations are expected
- Proficiency in oral and written English
- Analytical problem solving ability
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills

Additional, preferred skills include:
- Publications on atomistic computer simulations (especially molecular dynamics) are highly desirable

Further details:
http://www.cyi.ac.cy/