Research Scientist – RDIT Modelling (Quantum)

Job Summary:

This position offers an excellent career opportunity for a computational chemist to leverage quantum chemistry skills in chemical process optimization and product development in agrochemical industry.

Job Requirement

• Thorough understanding of DFT and ab initio electronic structure theory methods.
• Proficiency with Quantum Chemistry based software tools like Turbomole, Gaussian, deMon, GAMESS-US, Quantum espresso, VASP, etc.
• Proficiency with any of the scripting languages like Bash, Python, Perl, etc.
• Proficiency with working in Linux environment and high-performance computing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in using electronic structure based software tools in understanding chemical reactivity and reaction mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in catalyst design is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in use of data based models to optimize industrial processes is preferred.
• Experience in utilizing in-house experimental data and modelled parameters towards predictive modelling, statistics would be a plus.
• Working knowledge of classical methods like force fields and molecular dynamics simulations.
• Ability to work in collaborative multidisciplinary scientific environment.
• Ability to communicate technical results to experimentalists

Educational Qualification

3+ years of postdoc or industrial experience in related field, with a PhD in Chemistry / Physics with specialization in Theoretical Chemistry / Computational Chemistry / Chemical Physics / or related discipline from a reputed University / Institute from India or overseas with excellent academic credentials.