Research Associate in Molecular Systems Engineering

Campus: South Kensington, London  

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated researcher to work as Research Associate in the Molecular systems Engineering (MSE) Group within the realm of an Impact Acceleration Award, funded jointly by EPSRC and the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials, (BP-ICAM).

The aim of the project is to critically assess the available options for molecular modelling for physical property prediction and to produce a “best practice” report.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Completion of a literature state-of-the art review.
• Development of molecular modelling workflows of heat capacities and interfacial tensions of complex fluids.
• Exploring the plausibility of using novel machine-learning approaches to correlate and rationalize the prediction of thermophysical property prediction for fluids.
• Ensuring the validity and reliability of data at all times
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of all findings
• Assisting with the writing of reports to research sponsors
• Preparing A/V material for regular telecons with research sponsors
• Presenting findings to colleagues
• Providing advice to other staff and students
• Assisting with the publication of findings
• Attending relevant workshops and conferences as necessary

You should have a PhD or EngD in Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related discipline and a specialization in Theory and Simulation of Materials.

The post is available immediately with a start date preferably of or close to 1 April 2023 and will be for up to 12 months in the first instance.  The post is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Prof. Erich A. Müller (e.muller@imperial.ac.uk)  

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/ You will find this vacancy by searching either the position title or job number: ENG02475.  Candidates will need to complete an online application form.

Further information about the post is available in the job description.

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact chemeng.staffing@imperial.ac.uk

Closing date: Midnight on 12 February 2023

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk

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