{"data":{"id":230148,"slug":"postdoktor-inom-berakningskemi","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry","description":"Do you want to work in computational chemistry, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, beneficial working conditions? Welcome to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.\n\nThe Program for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology hosts a wide range of research topics, from sequence-based bioinformatics, drug design and enzymology to method development in computational chemistry. The group led by Prof. David van der Spoel conducts research on force fields for molecular simulation. They have their own machine learning software, Alexandria Chemistry Toolkit, which derives complete force fields from quantum chemical calculations. This gives us unique opportunities to put the new field, force field research, on the agenda, which we believe will reshape how accurate, physics-based force field simulations are conducted. Learn more at https:\/\/www.uu.se\/institution\/cell-och-molekylarbiologi\/forskning\/berakningsbiologi-och-bioinformatik\/van-der-spoel-labb\n\nThis postdoctoral position is part of the eSSENCE graduate school for data-driven research. Within the school, challenges in data-driven research are addressed both from a fundamental methodological perspective and from an application-oriented perspective. The school is a meeting place where experts in computational science, data science, and systems and methodological research collaborate closely with researchers in data-driven applications, aiming to accelerate data-based discoveries for the benefit of research, industry, and society at large. eSSENCE is a strategic collaboration in e-Science between three Swedish universities with a strong tradition of high-quality research in e-Science: Uppsala University, Lund University, and Ume\u00e5 University. https:\/\/www.essenceofescience.se\/\n\nDuties\nYou will work within a new collaborative project with Prof. Daniel Brandell, Chemistry-\u00c5ngstr\u00f6m, on the topic \"Machine Learning for Designing Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries\". To reduce the environmental impact of batteries, we will specifically work toward batteries based on sodium instead of lithium ions. Within the project, you will perform quantum chemical calculations, train force fields, conduct molecular dynamics simulations, and validate the force fields using both quantum calculations and experimental measurements that will be conducted in Prof. Brandell's lab. Electrolyte materials that you design may be synthesized by the collaborating partner for direct experimental feedback.\n\nQualification Requirements\nDoctoral degree in chemistry or a degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree in chemistry. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. Primarily, those who have completed their degree no more than three years ago should be considered. When calculating the three-year period, the starting point is the final application deadline. If there are special reasons, such a degree may have been completed earlier. Special reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade union organizations, etc.\n\nYou should have:\n- Good knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry,\n- documented experience in computational chemistry,\n- documented experience in programming in Python,\n- social competence, as you will work in a collaborative project,\n- and fluent command of the English language.\n\nDesirable\/Meriting\nExperience with large-scale data computing (high-performance computing),\nexperience in programming in C++,\nexperience in software development in a team,\nexperience in battery research, and\nexperience with Linux tools.\n\nAbout the Position\nThe employment is fixed-term for two years according to central collective agreement. Full-time position. Start date 2027-01-01 or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala\n\nInformation about the position is provided by: David van der Spoel, +46184714205, david.vanderspoel@icm.uu.se\n\nIn this recruitment, we have replaced the personal statement with questions that you answer as part of your application. Your responses will be used as part of the selection process.\n\nWelcome to submit your application by October 30, 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2843.\n\nUppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\n\nLearn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\n\nThe employment may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, approval is a prerequisite for employment.\n\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\n\nApplications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.\n\nTrade union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor inom ber\u00e4kningskemi","description_original":"Vill du arbeta med ber\u00e4kningskemi, med st\u00f6d av kompetenta och trevliga kollegor i en internationell milj\u00f6? Vill du ha en arbetsgivare som satsar p\u00e5 ett h\u00e5llbart medarbetarskap och erbjuder trygga, f\u00f6rm\u00e5nliga arbetsvillkor? V\u00e4lkommen att s\u00f6ka anst\u00e4llning som postdoktor p\u00e5 Uppsala universitet.\nProgrammet f\u00f6r ber\u00e4kningsbiologi och bioinformatik vid institutionen f\u00f6r cell- och molekyl\u00e4rbiologi h\u00e4rberger en stor bredd i forsknings\u00e4mnen, fr\u00e5n sekvensbaserad bioinformatik, l\u00e4kemedelsdesign och enzymologi till metodutveckling inom ber\u00e4kningskemi. Gruppen som leds av Prof. David van der Spoel forskar kring kraftf\u00e4lt f\u00f6r molekylsimulering. De har en egen maskininl\u00e4rningsmjukvara, Alexandria Chemistry Toolkit, som utifr\u00e5n kvantkemiska ber\u00e4kningar h\u00e4rleder kompletta kraftf\u00e4lt. Detta ger oss unika m\u00f6jligheter att s\u00e4tta det nya \u00e4mnet, kraftf\u00e4ltsforskning, p\u00e5 agendan, som vi tror kommer rita om kartan f\u00f6r hur man genomf\u00f6r noggranna, fysikbaserade kraftf\u00e4ltssimuleringar. L\u00e4s mer p\u00e5 https:\/\/www.uu.se\/institution\/cell-och-molekylarbiologi\/forskning\/berakningsbiologi-och-bioinformatik\/van-der-spoel-labb\nDen h\u00e4r postdoktortj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r del av eSSENCE forskarskolan f\u00f6r data-driven forskning. Inom skolan angrips utmaningarna med data-driven forskning s\u00e5v\u00e4l fr\u00e5n en grundl\u00e4ggande metodologisk synvinkel som fr\u00e5n en till\u00e4mpningsorienterad synvinkel. Skolan \u00e4r en m\u00f6tesplats d\u00e4r experter i ber\u00e4kningsvetenskap, datavetenskap, samt system- och metodologiforskning samarbetar t\u00e4tt med forskare inom data-drivna till\u00e4mpningar, syftande till att p\u00e5skynda data-baserade uppt\u00e4ckter till gagn f\u00f6r forskningen, industrin och samh\u00e4llet i stort. eSSENCE \u00e4r ett strategiskt samarbete inom e-Vetenskap mellan tre svenska universitet med stark tradition av h\u00f6gkvalitativ forskning inom e-Vetenskap: Uppsala universitet, Lund universitet och Ume\u00e5 universitet. https:\/\/www.essenceofescience.se\/\u00a0\nArbetsuppgifter \u00a0\nDu kommer arbeta inom ett nytt samarbetsprojekt med Prof. Daniel Brandell, Kemi-\u00c5ngstr\u00f6m, inom \u00e4mnet \u201dMaskininl\u00e4rning f\u00f6r att designa elektrolyter f\u00f6r natriumbatterier\u201d. F\u00f6r att minska milj\u00f6belastningen av batterier kommer vi s\u00e4rskilt jobba mot batterier baserad p\u00e5 natrium- i st\u00e4llet f\u00f6r litiumjoner. Inom projektet kommer du genomf\u00f6ra kvantkemiska ber\u00e4kningar, tr\u00e4na kraftf\u00e4lt, g\u00f6ra molekyldynamiksimuleringar och validera kraftf\u00e4lten med hj\u00e4lp av b\u00e5da kvantber\u00e4kningar och experimentella m\u00e4tningar som kommer g\u00f6ras i Prof. Brandell\u2019s lab. Elektrolytmaterial som du designar kan komma att syntetiseras av samarbetspartnern f\u00f6r direkt experimentell \u00e5terkoppling.\nKvalifikationskrav\nDoktorsexamen ikemi eller en examen som bed\u00f6ms motsvara doktorsexamen i kemi. Examenska vara uppfyllt senast vid tidpunkten d\u00e5 anst\u00e4llningsbeslutet fattas. Fr\u00e4mst b\u00f6r den komma ifr\u00e5ga som har avlagt examen f\u00f6r h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r sedan. Vid ber\u00e4kning av ramtiden om tre \u00e5r \u00e4r utg\u00e5ngspunkten sista ans\u00f6kningsdag. Om det finns s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l kan s\u00e5dan examen ha avlagts tidigare. Med s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l avses ledighet p\u00e5 grund av sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet, f\u00f6rtroendeuppdrag inom fackliga organisationer, etc.\nDu ska ha;\ngoda kunskaper inom organisk och oorganisk kemi,\ndokumenterad erfarenhet av ber\u00e4kningskemi,\ndokumenterad erfarenhet av programmering i Python,\nsocial kompetens, eftersom du kommer jobba i ett samarbetsprojekt,\noch beh\u00e4rska det engelska spr\u00e5ket flytande.\n\n\u00d6nskv\u00e4rt\/meriterande i \u00f6vrigt\nErfarenhet av storskaliga databer\u00e4kningar (high-performance computing),\nerfarenhet av programmering i C++,\nerfarenhet av mjukvaruutveckling i ett team,\nerfarenhet av batteriforskning, samt\nerfarenhet av Linux verktyg.\n\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\u00a0\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad i tv\u00e5 \u00e5r enligt centralt kollektivavtal. Omfattningen \u00e4r heltid. Tilltr\u00e4de 2027-01-01 eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala\nUpplysningar\u00a0om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av:\u00a0David van der Spoel, +46184714205, david.vanderspoel@icm.uu.se\nI denna rekrytering har vi ersatt det personliga brevet med fr\u00e5gor som du besvarar i samband med din ans\u00f6kan. Svaren kommer att anv\u00e4ndas som en del i urvalsprocessen.\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 30 oktober 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2843.\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. 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