Research Associate in Computational Chemistry
Loughborough University - Department of Chemistry
| Location: | Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid/On-site |
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| Salary: | £35,608 to £46,049 per annum. Specialist and Supporting Academic Grade 6. Subject to annual pay award. |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 17th April 2026 |
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| Closes: | 22nd April 2026 |
| Job Ref: | REQ260237 |
Full Time, Fixed Term
Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Computational Chemistry and Machine Learning to conduct research under the direction of Dr Felix Plasser on a DSTL funded project “Computational Analysis of High Energy Materials” with the aim of developing and applying computational methods to predict the detonation parameters of energetic materials.
Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Chemistry, or Physics). Computer programming skills (python) are essential. Practical experience in developing machine learning models is desired. The appointee will be based in the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Felix Plasser F.Plasser@lboro.ac.uk, Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry.
For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options
Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
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