Scholarship Researcher for Modelling Kinetic Processes in Molecular Layers

Overview
This research is funded by an ERC starting grant awarded to Dr Herma Cuppen. The aim of the project is to obtain an understanding of the mobility in molecular layers at the molecular level using a combination of simulation techniques: Molecular Dynamics and several Monte Carlo techniques. Special emphasis will be on the influence of the chosen potential on the kinetics of the system. You will work in collaboration with several PhD students.

Requirements
You have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline, and a strong motivation for scientific research. You should have a background in molecular modelling, theoretical chemistry or materials science. Excellent social skills and a good command of spoken and written English are essential.

Organization
The Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) at Radboud University of Nijmegen is a highly interdisciplinary research institute and encompasses theoretical and experimental groups with both physics and chemistry backgrounds. The institute boasts a unique combination of state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including the High Field Magnet Laboratory, the NMR Large-Scale Facility for Advanced Materials, the FOM Centre for Computational Materials Sciences and the Scanning Probe Microscopy facility in IMM’s NanoLab. A Free Electron Laser is currently under construction.
You will be working with the theoretical chemistry group. The general research theme of this group is the theoretical and computational study of molecular properties, interactions between molecules, and (photo)chemical processes by quantum mechanical methods, as well as the development of new methods, algorithms, and computer programs. A separate research line focuses on the interaction between molecules in solid molecular materials and the kinetics within these materials using molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo techniques.

Website: http://www.ru.nl/imm

Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
Maximum salary per month, based on a fulltime employment: € 3,755 gross/month
The minimum salary for the postdoctoral position is €2,861 (scale 10.4). The initial salary depends on relevant work experience.
Salary scale: 10

Additional conditions of employment

Starting date after 1 February 2011. You will be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher for an initial period of one year, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2 years.

Additional Information
Dr. Herma M. Cuppen
E-mail: H.Cuppen@science.ru.nl

Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 62.67.10) before 19 October 2010 by sending your application -preferably by email- to:
RU Nijmegen, FNWI, P&O, mrs. A. Schroder
P.O. Box 9010, 6500 GL Nijmegen, NL
Telephone: +31 24 3652764
E-mail: pz@science.ru.nl

Master Degree College Foundation Scholarships in Desalination Technology

The Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is offering a Master degree scholarship in Desalination Technology for outstanding college graduates from South East Asia countries.

Applicant should hold a Bachelor Degree ( B. SC.) in Mechanical or chemical Engineering from an accredited university with an outstanding GPA (4.5/5 or 3.5/4 or higher). A TOEFL grade of 500 or higher is strongly required. Research Experience is preferred and is considered a plus.

Accepted students are supported through the Graduate Assistantship Program. The program provides awarded students with the following:

1. Tuition waiver.
2. A monthly stipend of 2000 Saudi Riyals (US$ 533)
3. University student Housing.

Scholarship awarded students will be required to actively participate in Desalination research activities and other related duties as assigned by the center. Continued support for graduate students depends on their ability to maintain exceptional graduate academic standards and perform a high level of Desalination Technology research activities.

Qualified applicants, please email the following:

1. Your CV ( resume)
2. a copy of your transcript
3. a copy of your ENGINEERING B.Sc. diploma
4. a copy of TOEFL test result
5. any other supporting relevant documents

To the Email address: cedt.vdt [at] kau.edu.sa