PhD/PostDoc/Assistant Professor positions in computational photochemistry/photophysics, Bologna University, Italy

"Structure and dynamics of biomolecules by two-dimensional ultraviolet
spectroscopy".

The work will be held at the Department of Chemistry "G. Ciamican" (www.ciam.unibo.it)
of Bologna University (www.unibo.it) in the group, and under the supervision,
of Prof. Marco Garavelli (www.unibo.it/docenti/marco.garavelli).

This is a 5 years project in computational photochemistry/photophysics/spectroscopy,
starting 1st March 2012, and involving the modeling of photoinduced events in DNA
and polipeptides/proteins (of biological/bio-medical interest) and the simulation of
the corresponding bi-dimensional UV spectroscopy for diagnostic purposes. Both
development and applications of computational tools/methods for delivering an
experimentally reliable analysis will be the target of these studies.

The project is part of a more general experimental/theoretical effort covered
by the ERC Adv Grant, involving a tight cooperation with the transient spectroscopy
group of Prof. Giulio Cerullo, at the Politecnico di Milano, that will perform
the experimental analysis. It will also involve collaborations with other theoretical
and experimental groups (e.g., Irvine University, California, USA).

PhD positions (3 years, 20 k/year gross salary) will formally start 1/1/2013,
but the selections will be finalized by September/October 2012. A background in
computational chemistry and/or photochemistry/photophysics and/or spectroscopy
is welcome. Interested candidates are already invited to send their CV and a
presentation letter to arrange an interview.

PostDoctoral positions (1 year renewable, with a negotiable salary proportional
to the experience, starting from ca. 25 k/year for a junior PostDoc) are now open,
first ones starting 1st March 2012. The ideal candidates are computational
photochemists/photophysicists, with a PhD (or equivalent experience) and a strong
background in excited state computations & related methods (applications and/or
method developments). However, candidates with a more biological-oriented profile
(preferentially in photoreceptors), and a strong experience with simulations, will
be also considered. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, publications
list and a presentation letter to arrange an interview.

An Assistant Professor position (3+2 years position, from 50 k/year gross salary) is
now open up. The successful candidate will be an independent research team leader,
with at least 5 years research experience and a strong knowledge and background in
computational photochemistry/photophysics/spectroscopy, excited state computations,
(non-adiabatic) simulations and related methods. Autonomy and independence in decision
making and research is required. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV,
publications list and a presentation letter to arrange an interview.

Further inquires and application containing full CV and presentation letter can be
sent to: marco.garavelli@unibo.it

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Prof. Marco Garavelli
Universita' degli Studi di Bologna
Dipartimento di Chimica "G. Ciamician"
Via Selmi, 2
I - 40126 Bologna, Italy
Phone (office): +39-051-2099476
Phone (lab): +39-051-2099495
Fax: +39-051-2099456
E-mail: marco.garavelli++unibo.it
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