Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 17/03/2029

The Position

The position is in support of an Australian Research Council Discovery Programme grant that seeks to understand the optical and magnetic properties of rare earth quantum materials from first principles. The project will involve multiconfigurational computational quantum chemistry to model how different rare earth ions in different materials can be used, and optimised, for a variety of quantum information and communication purposes.

The Person

The successful applicant will undertake independent research in the area of computational chemistry with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at seminars and conferences, and collaborate with other researchers. The successful applicant will hold a relevant PhD and have experience in previous postdoctoral roles, with a track record of innovative research in the field of rare earth electronic structure. Crucially, the successful applicant will have experience in multiconfigurational quantum chemistry methods and programming in Python, and be able to demonstrate evidence of development of software tools for modelling spin dynamics of magnetic molecules.

The School/Department

The Research School of Chemistry is a leading centre of chemistry research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing chemistry issues, including computational chemistry.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology, and Physics. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Prof. Nicholas Chilton, E: nicholas.chilton@anu.edu.au.  

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.