(The salary range is approximate and may vary depending on the exchange rate. The salary will be at a fixed rate for the duration of the contract)

Fixed-term: 36 months, starting 1^st September 2015

Imperial College London is recruiting 3 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to work in the Marie Curie Initial Training Network NanoHeal (http://nanoheal.net). NanoHeal aims to establish the fundamental science required for the development of next generation cements with novel chemistry, microstructure, mechanical and self-healing properties.

This is an opportunity to join a European wide collaboration involving 7 universities and research organizations and 5 commercial companies. The 3 ESRs will work on the development of computational approaches to investigate crystallization and self-healing processes of carbonate materials. Candidates should apply for a specific project from the list given below:

Project 1: Reactive surfaces under confinement: atomistic simulations of crystallisation of carbonate materials under confinement conditions.

Project 2: Reaction sites and pathways under stress: quantum theory studies of surface chemical reactions contributing to crystal growth.

Project 3: Self-assembly and self-healing; mesoscopic computational methods to uncover self-assembly and self-healing pathways.

Each project involves secondments between the University groups and to the commercial partners. NanoHeal will provide training leading to PhDs awarded by Imperial College London.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in addition to a Bachelor's degree (a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent) in Physical Sciences or Engineering. A strong quantitative background in Numerical Analysis, computer programming (C++, Fortran), are essential. Previous knowledge of computer simulations and statistical mechanics will be an advantage.

You will have excellent collaborative skills, full command of written and oral English and strong dedication and self-motivation.

In accordance with the criteria set out by Marie Curie Doctoral Programme, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the previous 3 years. Applicants shall, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.

Should you have any queries please contact Prof. Fernando Bresme (f.bresme<στο>imperial.ac.uk) or Prof. Nicholas Harrison (Nicholas.harrison<στο>imperial.ac.uk)

Our preferred method of application is online via our website http://www.imperial.ac.uk/employment(please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number NS 2015 048 AS into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed, providing a CV, list of publications, ½ page research statement, 1 page under the heading “Why I am well suited for this position”. Please also submit copies of educational certificates including grades of all courses and letters of recommendation and proof of English skills when relevant.

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact: Mrs Althea Hartley-Forbes, Section Administrator, by email: a.hartley-forbes<στο>imperial.ac.uk

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