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Ph.D. and/or Postdoctoral position available in quantum/computational chemistry

Job description

The Computational Chemistry research group (est. 1996) at the Weizmann Institute of Science (Rehovot, Israel) is looking for a graduate student and/or a postdoc for a position in the framework of a Minerva project.

The research project involves computational study (using ab initio and DFT methods) of organometallic homogenous catalysts, including some light methodological work in the area of ab initio calculations on transition metal complexes. The work involves interaction with a high-profile experimental synthetic group (of Prof. David Milstein, Department of Organic Chemistry).

Suitable candidates should be one of the following:

people with a background in organometallic chemistry and a willingness to learn computational methods
computational chemists with experience in ab initio or DFT methods (preferably both) and an interest in in working on organometallic problems.

Fluency in English (not necessarily mother tongue level) is essential. People not fluent in English (or Hebrew) need not apply. Assets for both positions are:

good computer skills (Unix, Macintosh)
aptitude for scientific writing and reporting in English
ability to work creatively and with some degree of independence

Applicants for a Ph.D. level position should satisfy the admission requirements to the Ph.D. Program of the Feinberg Graduate School, full details of which (as well as salary and benefits information) are available here. Ph.D. positions will be for 3 years, with a 1-year trial period and a possible 4th-year extension.

Applicants for a postdoctoral position should have obtained a Ph.D. within the last three years. Details of salary and benefits for postdocs at the Institute are available here. Postdoctoral positions will be for 1 year, extendable by mutual agreement. Applicants with previous postdoc experience may qualify for a higher remuneration scale and will be encouraged to develop their own line of research.

How to apply

Send CV, list of publications, and contact information for at least two references to

dr. Gershom (Jan M.L.) Martin
Department of Organic Chemistry
Weizmann Institute of Science
IL-76100 Rechovot, Israel
Email: comartin@wicc.weizmann.ac.il (preferred)
FAX: (08)934-4142
Phone: (08)934-2533
WWW home page: http://theochem.weizmann.ac.il/

Pre-submission enquiries by Email, FAX, or telephone are welcome.

Remarks

Living expenses in Rechovot are relatively low by Israeli standards. Neither Ph.D. students nor postdocs have teaching assistancy requirements. Salaries are linked to the Consumer Price Index. A limited supply of housing on campus is available --- early application is of the essence.

The positions are available immediately but will remain open until filled by suitable candidates.

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