PhD Research Fellow in Planetary Atmospheric Chemistry utilizing Quantum Chemistry (ref 311052)

Doctorat / PhD Profil chercheur : First Stage Researcher (R1) Type de contrat : Temporary Date limite de candidature : 22 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo) Programme UE : Not funded by a EU programme Domaine : Chemistry

We invite applications for a PhD Research Fellow position in Planetary Atmospheric Chemistry utilizing Quantum Chemistry, available at Department of Chemistry, theoretical chemistry section. In this project we will employ quantum chemistry methods using high-performance computing (HPC) resources to study chemical reactions, photochemistry, identify spectral signatures for potential detection and elucidate condensation mechanisms for molecules in atmospheres beyond that of contemporary Earth. The project has a particular focus on Sulfur and Chlorine chemistry as well as isotopic fractionation processes. The successful applicant will have freedom to pursue specific research topics within the relatively wide project framework, in coordination with the supervisor. The work is first and foremost computational utilizing electronic structure methods to qualitatively study photochemical and thermal reaction mechanisms, as well as quantify reaction rates, UV-Vis spectra and other molecular properties relevant to studying the role of molecules in planetary atmospheres. For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/311052/phd-research-fellow-in-planetary-atmospheric-chemistry-utilizing-quantum-chemistry

We invite applications for a PhD Research Fellow position in Planetary Atmospheric Chemistry utilizing Quantum Chemistry, available at Department of Chemistry, theoretical chemistry section.

In this project we will employ quantum chemistry methods using high-performance computing (HPC) resources to study chemical reactions, photochemistry, identify spectral signatures for potential detection and elucidate condensation mechanisms for molecules in atmospheres beyond that of contemporary Earth. The project has a particular focus on Sulfur and Chlorine chemistry as well as isotopic fractionation processes. The successful applicant will have freedom to pursue specific research topics within the relatively wide project framework, in coordination with the supervisor. The work is first and foremost computational utilizing electronic structure methods to qualitatively study photochemical and thermal reaction mechanisms, as well as quantify reaction rates, UV-Vis spectra and other molecular properties relevant to studying the role of molecules in planetary atmospheres.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/311052/phd-research-fellow-in-planetary-atmospheric-chemistry-utilizing-quantum-chemistry

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