Research Associate in Computational And Theoretical Photochemistry

Overview

An opening for a Research Associate in Computational and Theoretical Photochemistry is available at the University of Bristol. The position is based within the School of Chemistry in the United Kingdom and is supported by the ERC Consolidator Grant 101229789 In Silico Photochemistry of Atmospheric Molecules in Aqueous Aerosols. Led by Prof Basile Curchod, the project investigates the photochemistry of atmospheric volatile organic compounds in and at the surface of aqueous aerosols. The work includes theoretical developments for describing complex aqueous aerosol environments from an electronic structure and nuclear dynamics perspective, alongside the application of these methods to simulate unimolecular and bimolecular photochemistry of selected compounds.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £40,704 to £45,641, corresponding to Grade I. The contract is full-time, permanent, and open-ended with fixed funding running until December 31, 2029. The work schedule follows a Monday to Friday shift pattern on an onsite working arrangement.

Requirements

The role is intended for an early career researcher holding a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or Physics, along with experience in the theoretical research of atmospherically related compounds within complex environments. Preferred qualifications include background experience in classical molecular dynamics, Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics, path-integral dynamics, or the development of machine-learned interatomic potentials. Candidates should also possess coding and scripting skills for data analysis, the capability to communicate complex information clearly in English both orally and in writing, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 26, 2026, closing at 23:59 UK time.