英国华威大学2021年招聘研究员（“理解植物中冰的形成：寻找冷冻耐受性的新途径”项目）

Research Fellow (104291 - 0821) . Job Reference: 1878511

University Of Warwick

Description

Vacancy Type/Job category

Research Only

Department

Chemistry

Salary

£30,942 - £40,322 per annum

Location

University of Warwick - Coventry

Vacancy Overview

Full-time, Fixed-term for up to 24 months We encourage flexible and/or hybrid working patterns Start Date - 1 January 2022

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the research group of Dr Gabriele Sosso (https: // sossogroup.uk and @SossoGroup) to work on a BBSRC-funded project titled:

“Understanding Ice Formation in Plants: finding new routes to freezing tolerance”

This is an ambitious, high-impact computational project that will develop in a synergistic fashion with our experimental collaborators, Dr Heather Knight and Dr Tim Hawking (University of Durham). Details are available at https: // sossogroup.uk/understanding-ice-formation-in-plants-postdoc-position- now-available/. In short, the research involves using (atomistic) classical molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the formation of ice through the plants cell wall. In particular, we seek to assess the impact of the extent of the cross-linking within the building blocks of the cell wall on the kinetics of ice growth. Enhanced sampling techniques as well as coarse-grained approaches might also be involved at the later stages of the project. This is a unique opportunity to work at boundaries between physical chemistry and biology, in a research group with a very prominent profile in the ice community and guided by the outstanding support of our experimental collaborators.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Gabriele Sosso at: g.sosso@warwick.ac.uk.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure (£30,046). Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure (£30,942).

What we offer

We 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 as well as onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible and/or hybrid working. For more information visit our Rewards and Benefits webpage. We also have an excellent relocation package; to assess whether you may be entitled, please see details on the following page: https: // warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/vacancies/relocation/.

Athena SWAN Silver Award

We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities

Interview Date - TBC

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

You will undertake computational research in order to support the BBSRC-funded project “Understanding Ice Formation in Plants”, by designing, performing and analysing molecular simulations in collaboration with selected experimental partners. You will assist the Project Leader and collaborators in the successful delivery of the project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Deliver the programme of work, in conjunction with the Project Leader, their research group and their collaborators.

2. Design, perform, validate, and analyse molecular simulations, by means of high-performance computing facilities and by developing computer code where needed.

3. Disseminate the findings of the research project by means of publications in international, peer-reviewed journals, as well as selected scientific meetings.

4. Contribute to the wellbeing and the development of the SossoGroup as an active, reliable member of the team, with special emphasis on the progress of PhD and MChem students.

5. Contribute to the development of new computational models, techniques and methodologies.

6. Undertake management/administration tasks arising from research.

7. Contribute to Department research-related activities and research-related administration.

8. Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.

9. Engage effectively with the experimental collaborators in Durham.

10. Promote equality and diversity, by acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

11. Act with professionalism at all times and show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the University's value of dignity at work; work collegially and to support all the teams with which you have contact in achieving the University's objectives.

12. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Person Specification

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.

Essential Criteria 1

A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or any related discipline. (a)

Essential Criteria 2

A strong background in molecular simulations. (a) (b) (c) (d)

Essential Criteria 3

Excellent Linux and coding skills (Fortran/C++/Python). (a) (c) (d)

Essential Criteria 4

An ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, and with colleagues outside the University to promote collegiality. (a) (c) (d)

Essential Criteria 5

Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively. (a) (c)

Essential Criteria 6

Ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme. (c)

Desirable Criteria 1

Experience with large-scale biomolecular simulations, including the development and/or validation of atomistic and/or coarse-grained force fields. (a) (c) (d)

Desirable Criteria 2

Experience in the field of crystal nucleation and growth. (a) (c) (d)

Desirable Criteria 3

Experience with high-performance computing facilities. (a) (c) (d)

Desirable Criteria 4

Experience with collaborative research projects. (a) (c) (d)

Further Particulars

For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.

For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.

A summary of the facilities available to Warwick Chemistry are given in

https:// www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/chemistry/research/chemistryoverview

https:// www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/chemistry/research/

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

As an organisation using the (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, the University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of 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.

Other Information

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The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual's differences. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Closing Date

12 Sep 2021

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