Research Fellow in Electronic Structure Modelling

Overview

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Electronic Structure Modelling within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering. This position focuses on investigating the fundamental mechanisms of triboelectrification at atomic and molecular scales. The work utilizes Density Functional Theory to elucidate underlying triboelectric charge transfer mechanisms, contributing to advanced manufacturing and Tribo-Electric Nano-Generators.

Who can apply

Candidates must have experience in ab-initio electronic structure modelling using Density Functional Theory to understand and predict materials properties. Applicants should also be interested in working within a multidisciplinary team to tackle technical tasks in parallel. This post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to salary concessions for first-time applicants, and eligibility will also be considered under the Global Talent visa.

What you get

The salary for this full-time, fixed-term position ranges from £41,064 to £48,822 per annum on Grade 7. The position is fixed term for 5 months to complete specific time-limited work. Benefits include 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays and university closure days, totaling 42 days per year. Additional offerings include a pension scheme where the university contributes 14.5% of salary, life assurance, discounted staff membership at The Edge campus gym, access to professional development courses, on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-02.