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Research Associate — Computational Materials
National Centre for Materials Science
- Full-time
- On-site
- Materials Science
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Posted 24 Jul 2026
About the role
Join a six-person group modelling defect behaviour in high-entropy alloys, working alongside an experimental team that will test what you predict.
What you will do
- Run and analyse DFT and molecular dynamics simulations of alloy systems
- Maintain the group's simulation pipeline and its documentation
- Co-author publications and present at two conferences a year
- Supervise one or two Master's students on scoped sub-projects
What we are looking for
- PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry or a closely related field
- Demonstrable experience with VASP, LAMMPS or an equivalent toolchain
- Strong Python; comfortable with HPC job scheduling
- A publication record proportionate to your career stage