Student Casual Project Intern Scientific Research School of Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Grade 2 - 906528
Student Casual Project Intern Scientific Research School of Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Grade 2 - 906528
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Position Details:
School or Department: Chemistry
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Grade/Band: Grade 2
Hourly rate: 12.69 per hour plus holiday entitlement
Casual contract from: 07/07/2025 29/08/2025
Advert closing date: 02/05/2025 23:59pm
Number of positions available: 1
Please note this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly.
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Background
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) akin to metalorganic frameworks (MOFs) are a subset of the materials which reticular chemistry characterized by their porous crystalline structures. These frameworks hold potential as highperformance materials across various fields including gas storage and separation vapor sorption catalysis biomedical applications chemical sensing and both electronic and ionic conduction. While the past decades have witnessed the discovery of over 100000 framework structures with unique properties less than 1000 COFs materials have been reported. Where MOF materials consist of frameworks with metal atom (nodes) coordinated to organic ligands (linkers) forming diverse topologies COFs primarily utilize main group nonmetal elements as nodes which connect to ligands via directional covalent bonds. However the strong covalent interactions significantly limit the crystallinity of target COFs which complicates both structure determination and prediction especially for novel topologies. Utilizing machine learning potentials to accelerate theoretical simulations for crystal structure prediction shows significant promise in addressing these issues.
Role Summary
In this project we will employ our recently developed WAM (WycoffAlignment of Molecules) algorithm in conjunction with firstprinciples calculations enhanced by machine learning to predict potential COF crystalline structures. This method has previously been successfully applied to the prediction of novel multifunctional MOFs. More details about the research group may be found at:
Main Duties
We are inviting applications from undergraduate students who are passionate about computational chemistry and materials science.
- The project will involve utilizing a universal machine learning potential specifically MACEOFF to conduct crystal structure predictions for covalent organic frameworks (COFs) using our inhouse developed software WAM.
- Concurrently experimental work will be carried out to synthesize the relevant materials.
- You will be responsible for performing calculations analysis and visualisation of the subsequent results and engaging in detailed discussions with experimental scientists to compare the simulated and experimental findings
Person Specification
- Currently enrolled as a University of Birmingham undergraduate student in Chemistry Metallurgy and Materials Physics Engineering or a related field.
- Possesses strong abilities in teamwork and communication.
- Capable of working independently and effectively managing time.
- Having interest in physical chemistry solidstate physics and atomistic modelling.
- Interested in the relationships between material structure and properties.
- Open to learning new things including computational programming machine learning potentials or crystallography.
- Enthusiasm for scientific research and sharing ideas.
- Courses taken in materials science computational modelling or related topics would be advantageous.
- Prior experience with highperformance computing (HPC) or Linux systems would be an advantage
Additional Information
The student will have the full support of the FRISCIC group and the Hiring manager will work alongside the student being always available to support and assist.
For any informal queries please contact Kathleen Waldron
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT PGR or PhD student) you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this please be aware if you are an International student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate Authorised Absence.
You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.
To work you will need to carry out a right to work check.These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
