Norway : PhD in Computational chemistry
Two positions at the Department of Chemistry (IKJ), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in computational chemistry are currently available which are connected to the project ”A method for automated de novo optimisation of functional transition-metal complexes”. The project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and involves a close collaboration between IKJ/NTNU and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bergen (UiB). A total of two PhD students and one postdoctoral fellow will be recruited to the project during 2011 where one PhD and one postdoc are located here at NTNU. The research will be directed towards the development of a de novo software system for automatic generation of new functional coordination compounds with optimal properties where catalysts are of particular interest. This type of de novo software is already much used in pharmaceutical industry for optimisation of new drugs, however it is not yet being used within coordination chemistry. The goal of the project is to develop new methods and software for the development of new functional coordination compounds with optimal properties in a more efficient and cost effective way.
Positions available at NTNU:
1 postdoc in programming of an evolutionary de novo system
1 PhD-position in chemoinformatics/chemometrics and computational chemistry
More information about the PhD-position at NTNU follows below:
One PhD-position is available at the Department of Chemistry where the research focus is development of methods and software for quantitative structure-activity/property relationships (QSAR/QSPR) for new functional coordination compounds with optimal properties. The PhD will participate in the development of the de novo software in collaboration with the other project members at NTNU and University of Bergen.
Applicants must have achieved a master’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, physics, or bordering fields, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.
The applicants must have a strong background in chemoinformatics/chemometrics. Some background in computational chemistry (molecular modelling) is desirable. Experience with programming and knowledge about inorganic/organometallic chemistry is an advantage.
More information about the position can be found at the following web address:
or by contacting professor Bjørn K. Alsberg at the Department of Chemistry at NTNU, e-mail: positions.alsberg.group.ntnu@gmail.com
PhD positions at NTNU are normally awarded for 3 years entirely devoted to the research project, but can be extended to a total of 4 years, incl. 25 % devoted to required duties, for instance teaching. These duties are commonly distributed over the 4 years.
The regulations for PhD programmes at NTNU state that the applicant must have a master’s degree or equivalent education that is approved by the Faculty, and a weighted average grade in the past two years of master’s (or equivalent education) of B or higher, in accordance with NTNU’s grading system (a scale of A-E for passing grades with A as best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are welcome to apply and are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree:
The appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees, see:
Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work related duties.
The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent, NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.
The PhD fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, with a start salary at level 48 on the Norwegian Government pay scale, i.e. NOK 391100 per year. The salary is subject to normal taxation by city and government authorities, as well as a statutory 2 % deduction for contribution to the Norwegian government pension scheme.
Applications with CV and other relevant documents should be submitted electronically through this page.
The reference number of the position is NT-44/11
Application deadline: 2011-08-08.
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