Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

For informal enquiries, please contact J B Staunton (Professor) at j.b.staunton@warwick.ac.uk.The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a Research Fellow with theoretical and computational modelling skills to participate in an international project on the investigation of new magnetic materials and contribute to the development of theoretical and computational modelling for the investigation of heat treatment processing of ferromagnetic transition metal alloys.Magnetic materials are ubiquitous and technologically indispensable. They are used in data storage, motors, generators, electronic devices, solid state cooling, medical treatment therapies and diagnostics, toys and so on. This versatility comes from the complex glue of electrons which both binds the nuclei of a material together and generates the magnetism. Recently, we established ab initio computational modelling of multicomponent materials, which describes how intrinsic magnetic properties change as the temperature is varied, a magnetic field applied, the material is strained etc and also how the atoms are arranged to make it truly predictive. Working closely with experimental project partners at Northeastern University in Boston (USA), we are testing the computational modelling and collaborating on methods to streamline manufacture of technologically important magnetic materials. In particular, we are developing realistic atomistic modelling of one of the promising classes of alloys.We are looking for a researcher to contribute to this development, specifically to the generation of interatomic potentials machine-learned from density-functional theory calculations, for the atomistic simulations.About YouWe are looking for someone with or soon to attain a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. physics, materials science, engineering) who has theoretical and computational modelling skills. They will have an emerging track record of publication in relevant peer-reviews journals and have experience or informed interest in using one or more density-functional theory (DFT)-based codes to perform electronic structure calculations of bulk crystalline materials and knowledge of how their results can be used as input for further atomistic modelling.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the . Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the .About the DepartmentTheoretical Physics GroupThe works on problems in nonequilibrium biophysics, the dynamics of complex fluids, molecular and materials modelling, quantum transport and quantum information science. The group has a breadth of expertise in materials modelling, in particular in molecular dynamics and electronic structure calculations. It has strong connections with the which trains people to challenge current state-of-the-art in computational modelling of heterogeneous, ‘real world’ systems across a range of research themes such as strongly correlated materials for quantum devices, magnetic materials for clean energy applications, alloys for fusion applications and biomolecules for fighting antibiotic resistance.Department of PhysicsThe post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students.We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.We hold an Athena SWAN Silver award, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. We are also a Juno Champion, which is an award from the Institute of Physics to recognise our efforts to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.Further information about working in the Department of Physics and the benefits available can be found at .The University supports flexible working and requests for part-time working or job-share will be considered where possible.Childcare for interviewsChildcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery ( ) in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Thursday 12 September 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.

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Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: TBCStart Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£33966 – 44263 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:50:29 GMT

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