We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the research group of Nano Science and Technology at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford. The post is funded by the ERC Advanced Grant and is available for up to 3 years, starting as soon as possible. 

The project aims to provide a comprehensive and fundamental understanding of underlying physics accounting for carrier dynamics, charge transport, and light-matter interaction in various QD systems. Within this project the appointed researcher will work on charge transport modelling/simulation in QD system, focused on the charge transport dynamics and mechanisms with various models in a single QD, QD-QD, QD-interface-matrix, and QD networks. As well as the primary tasks in the charge transport modelling/simulation, the work requires studying computational approaches for materials based on atomistic modelling/simulation (ex. First-principles, Molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo approaches) and for applications in lightings/displays, photo-detectors/photovoltaics, and field effect transistors. These provide enormous opportunities to enable us not only to broaden and deepen our knowledge/experience in this area, but also to make rational predictions and open new device/system concepts unique to QDs.

Responsibilities/duties:

The successful candidate will have a strong motivation in exploring cutting-edge technology and will be expected to participate in the academic life of the Nano Science and Technology group and the Department of Engineering Science. The duties will include:

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
• Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols.
• Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. 
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.
• Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters. 
• Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment and be responsible for health and safety assessments of processes.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.
• Actively participate in journal club meetings.
• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.
• Write reports as required and a final report before the end of the employment contract.
• The PDRA may have the opportunity to teach (this includes lecturing, demonstrating, small-group teaching, tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students and supervision of masters projects in collaboration with principal investigators).

To submit your application for this position, please click on the "Apply through website" button, and enter the reference number 116355 in the "Vacancy ID" field.

You should ensure that your letter of application, together with your CV, addresses how your experience and qualifications fulfil the following selection criteria, as your application will be judged on that basis.

Essential skills:

• Applicants should hold a PhD in computer science or a closely-related subject such as mathematics, chemical/materials engineering, materials chemistry, chemistry or physical chemistry.
• Applicants should possess sufficient specialist knowledge in computation approaches for materials and applications.
• Applicants should have expertise in electronic/charge transport modelling/simulation. 
• Experience in meso-scale/multi-scale modelling/simulation
• Communication skills, including the proven ability to write in English at a suitable standard for the preparation of written reports and publications, including discussions with collaborators and scientists in different fields.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in atomistic modelling/simulation, especially related to first-principles, molecular dynamics, and Monte Carlo approaches.
• Experience in theoretical research on lightings/displays, photovoltaics, and field effect transistors.
• Experience in energy band gap design and modelling, especially related to zero-dimensional materials.
• A strong publication record in the peer-reviewed journals and other research outputs.

Apply here: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_search_package.search_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E