Postdoctoral researcher in Computational Chemistry
The J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry offers a position in the scientific team of the Department of Computational Chemistry, focusing on modeling chemical reactivity in enzymes and their biomimetics and contributing to the development of new concepts in that field.
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Starting date: 1st February 2025 of by agreement (until 12/2026)
Applications deadline: 13. 11. 2024
Link to the department's website: https://www.jh-inst.cas.cz/department/department-of-computational-chemistry#department
Job description
Reaserach Background: Experience with biomimetic models of bioinspired catalysis, specifically exploring the role of high-valent metal-oxo species in metalloenzymes, mechanistic pathways for small molecule activation and water oxidation, aiming to mimic the reactivity seen in these natural systems.
Molecule modelling software: GaussView, Chemcraft, Avagadro, Molden
Ab initio calculations using: Gaussian, ORCA scripting.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Chemistry
- Good communication skills in both written and spoken English
Benefits
- friendly and motivating working environment
- five weeks paid leave of absence (holidays) per year, an additional 5 days time off for personal reasons, and three days of paid sick leave on top of statutory insurance.
- flexible working hours, the possibility of part-time work or hybrid work
- the proximity of childcare groups on the CAS campus
- sports equipment rental, free parking, and access to libraries
- Czech and English language courses
- possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.
To apply, please send your CV, copy of PhD diploma and list of publications to recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz (recruitment[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz) and martin.srnecjh-inst.cas.cz (martin[dot]srnec[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz), including the following text in the subject line of your email: SC2024_34.
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