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| + | The Department of Chemistry at the University of Zurich (UZH), together with Stockholm University (SU) and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), invites applications for 4 fully funded doctoral positions within a newly awarded Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project under the International Co-Investigator Scheme. The project is led by Prof. Marcella Iannuzzi (UZH) together with Prof. Michael Odelius | ||
| + | === About the project === | ||
| + | Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS) has become one of the most powerful probes of charge, spin, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom in molecules and materials, but interpreting its spectra requires theoretical tools that have not kept pace with experimental progress. This project will build a multi-level RIXS simulation toolkit within the open-source CP2K code, combining linear-response TDDFT/ | ||
| + | We are now recruiting four doctoral researchers to join this collaboration: | ||
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| + | === Position 1 – Doctoral Researcher in Computational RIXS Method Development === | ||
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| + | Supervisor: Prof. Marcella Iannuzzi \\ | ||
| + | You will contribute to the development of the RIXS simulation toolkit within CP2K, including: \\ | ||
| + | • Extending the RIXS/XAS module to spin-orbit-coupled core-excited states for L-edge spectroscopy of transition metals \\ | ||
| + | • Implementing a non-resonant X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) module based on LR-TDDFT/ | ||
| + | • Developing the RASPT2/CP2K embedding interface, in collaboration with Stockholm University , for benchmark-quality multiconfigurational RIXS\\ | ||
| + | • Applying the resulting methods to charge-transfer excitations in solvated transition-metal complexes and to magnetic correlations and electron-phonon coupling across the insulator-metal transition in V2O3, in close contact with the experimental team at PSI\\ | ||
| + | • Exploring, | ||
| + | We look for: a completed MSc in physics, chemistry, or a related field; a solid background in electronic-structure theory and/or spectroscopy simulation; programming experience (e.g., Fortran, Python); genuine interest in scientific software development within an open-source community (CP2K); good written and spoken English.\\ | ||
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| + | === Position 2 – Doctoral Researcher in High-Resolution RIXS of Quantum Materials === | ||
| + | (PSI position, co-supervised at UZH) \\ | ||
| + | Host institution Paul Scherrer Institute, ADRESS beamline, Swiss Light Source (SLS)\\ | ||
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| + | You will carry out high-resolution RIXS experiments and work closely with the theory team in Zurich to interpret them, including: | ||
| + | • 2D RIXS maps and vibrationally resolved RIXS of aqueous transition-metal complexes and charge-transfer excitations, | ||
| + | • Temperature- and strain-dependent RIXS at the V L- and O K-edges of VO2 and V2O3, to resolve electron-phonon coupling, orbital dd excitations, | ||
| + | • Close, joint supervision spanning both institutions, | ||
| + | We look for: a completed MSc in physics or a related field; experience with (or strong interest in) synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopy; | ||
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| + | === Position 3 – Doctoral Researcher in Multiconfigurational Embedding Methods for RIXS === | ||
| + | (Stockholm University | ||
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| + | Supervisor: Prof. Michael Odelius, in close collaboration with Prof. Marcella Iannuzzi (UZH) and IBM Research\\ | ||
| + | You will develop the multiconfigurational embedding levels of the RIXS toolkit, including: | ||
| + | • Building the RASPT2/CP2K embedding interface (DFET) for benchmark-quality multiconfigurational RIXS, jointly with the UZH team\\ | ||
| + | • Developing iterative active-space modules for spectra calculations, | ||
| + | • Integrating quantum-computing solvers, co-developed with IBM Research, into the embedded active-space workflow for strongly correlated, high-entanglement problems | ||
| + | • Applying the resulting methods to charge-transfer excitations in solvated transition-metal complexes\\ | ||
| + | • Benchmarking and validating the toolkit' | ||
| + | We look for: a completed MSc in physics, chemistry, or a related field; a background in quantum chemistry, multiconfigurational methods (e.g., CASSCF/ | ||
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| + | === Position 4 – Doctoral Researcher in Vibrationally- and Time-Resolved RIXS Simulations === | ||
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| + | (Stockholm University | ||
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| + | You will model nuclear dynamics and time-resolved signatures in RIXS, including: | ||
| + | • Implementing multi-mode phonon/ | ||
| + | • Simulating 2D RIXS maps and vibrational resolution in aqueous solution, and mapping excited-state reaction coordinates\\ | ||
| + | • Real-time, excited-state RIXS simulations in solution at the RASPT2/CP2K level\\ | ||
| + | • Contributing to solid-state applications: | ||
| + | • Extended research stays at the KIT Light Source (X-SPEC beamline), in partnership with Dr. Lothar Weinhardt, for RIXS measurements\\ | ||
| + | We look for: a completed MSc in physics, chemistry, or a related field; a background in molecular quantum dynamics, nonlinear/ | ||
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| + | === What we offer === | ||
| + | • Four fully funded, competitive doctoral positions (SNSF) for up to 4 years, embedded in an international, | ||
| + | • Direct access to state-of-the-art RIXS instrumentation at the Swiss Light Source and partner facilities, and to the CP2K open-source development community\\ | ||
| + | • A doctoral degree from the University of Zurich (Positions 1–2) or Stockholm University (Positions 3–4)\\ | ||
| + | • Regular joint meetings and mutual research visits across UZH, SU, and PSI\\ | ||
| + | • Start date: January/ | ||
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| + | === How to apply === | ||
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| + | Applications are processed according to the local procedures at UZH, PSI and SU. Hence, feel encouraged to simulaneously apply at UZH, PSI and SU, if more than one position matches your interests.\\ | ||
| + | For UZH and PSI: | ||
| + | For SU: The call is open October 13 – November 3. Please submit your application in the on-line form at reached from the web site for Fysikum at SU and follow the instructions carefully. Positions 3 and 4 are collected in joint calls, but separated into catagories Chemical Physics or Physics, which you apply to according to your background in chemistry or physics.\\ | ||
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| + | • Position 1 (UZH): | ||
| + | • Position 2 (PSI): | ||
| + | • Position 3 and 4 (SU): Prof. Michael Odelius | ||
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| + | ======= PostDoc position at Freie Universität Berlin ======= | ||
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| + | Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d) full-time job limited to 2 years salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU reference code: DFG-DE 1140/15-1 | ||
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| + | Freie Universität Berlin\\ | ||
| + | Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik\\ | ||
| + | Institut für Mathematik\\ | ||
| + | Prof. Dr. Luigi Delle Site\\ | ||
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| + | The project aims at the computational implementation and application of a rigorous model of open molecular system, with quantum/ | ||
| + | The resulting code should be openly available and user-friendly to users and potential future contributors of applied and theoretical community. | ||
| + | A basic code already exists in CP2K and this code will be used as platform for further developments. | ||
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| + | **Reference: | ||
| + | Sara Panahian Jand, Thomas D. Kühne and Luigi Delle Site: | ||
| + | "On the Physical Consistency of an Open Quantum Region with a Classical Reservoir in Molecular Simulation" | ||
| + | Advanced Theory and Simulations (2024) [[doi> | ||
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| + | **Requirements: | ||
| + | Doctoral degree in Computational Physics, Computational Chemistry or applied Mathematics/ | ||
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| + | **(Professional) Experience: | ||
| + | We are looking for a postdoc with a strong background in applied mathematics for theoretical physics and chemistry and with experience in using ab initio molecular dynamics codes. | ||
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| + | **Deadline: | ||
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| + | **Starting date:** January-February 2024 | ||
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| + | ======= CP2K Research Scientist/ | ||
| + | At the newly established "CP2K Laboratory“ of the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) we are seeking to hire a „CP2K Research Scientist“ and/or a „CP2K Research Software Developer“ to assist the methodological development and support of the popular CP2K software package. | ||
| + | The position will be based in Görlitz with a postdoctoral/ | ||
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| + | Potential candidates must have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline and a strong interest in computer simulations, | ||
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| + | Consideration of candidates will begin immediately until the position is filled. Applications in electronic form including a cover letter, full CV incl. publication list and contact informations of at least two academic references should be directed to tkuehne@cp2k.org, | ||
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| + | ======= Status Closed: Implementation of GPU-accelerated simulations for real time propagated excited states and applications to organometallic photochemistry [STU0480] ======= | ||
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| + | 4-year Fully Funded PhD Studentship developing real-time time-dependent density functional theory simulations of photoactive organometallic compounds. | ||
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| + | About Us | ||
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| + | Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, | ||
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| + | Summary: Applications are welcome for a four-year funded PhD studentship jointly held at the School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Lincoln and the Spectroscopy Group at Diamond Light Source starting October 2023. The Studentship will focus on developing GPU parallelised routines for Real-Time Propagated Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory with the Open Source CP2K software and their application to Pump and Probe spectroscopy data collected at the I18 Microfocus beamline. | ||
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| + | Background: Understanding, | ||
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| + | First-principles simulations can be focal in interpreting experimental spectroscopic data collected at Diamond Light Source. Real-Time Propagation Time-Dependent DFT has emerged as a powerful and viable means to investigate the time evolution of excited states subject to a time-dependent electromagnetic field. | ||
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| + | Project: The studentship targets the acceleration of the RTP-TDDFT routines within the CP2K code through GPU parallelisation. RTP-TDDFT will be deployed to provide insight into the fundamental dynamical excited state properties of organo-transition metal complexes of particular interest to the facilities’ user communities. In addition, it will implement an automated framework for RTP-TDDFT simulations of more generalised materials across different High-Performance Computing facilities available to Diamond Light Source scientists and users. | ||
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| + | Further Information | ||
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| + | Diamond Light Source Ltd holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, | ||
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| + | More Information on Diamond' | ||
| + | Diamond jointly funds around 15-20 studentships every year with a variety of collaborators from both academic institutions to industry partners. Students accepted onto these projects will be part of our yearly cohort intake and are supported by both their academic and Diamond supervisors, | ||
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| + | Diamond' | ||
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| + | Students are expected to spend 50% of their studentship at RAL which will allow easy collaboration and sharing of expertise between Diamond, ALC and STFC Scientific Computing, with most students relocating to the local area for this period. Support on suggested accomodation options are provided by Diamond. | ||
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| + | Benefits of Diamond' | ||
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| + | Worldclass facilities: Access to Diamond' | ||
| + | Enhanced stipend: Joint Diamond funded studentships attract an enhanced stipend rate for students of around £2,000 per annum above the UKRI minimum rate | ||
| + | Conference allowance: Studentships include funding provided by all partners to attend conferences | ||
| + | Travel/ | ||
| + | Student support: Diamond has a dedicated Student Engagement team to support students throughout their studentship. Students also have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via Diamond as well as free corporate access to Headspace | ||
| + | Further Information | ||
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| + | If you have further questions please contact the Student Engagement team on diamond.students@diamond.ac.uk. | ||
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| + | Further guidance for students can be found here as well as more information about life at Diamond found here. | ||
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| + | Application Procedure | ||
| + | We seek a highly motivated student interested in research software development and materials science to join our team. Interested applicants are asked to provide an up-to-date CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining their scientific background, expertise and research interests and the names ad contact details of two references to Joshua.elliott@diamond.ac.uk and MWatkins@lincoln.ac.uk. Informal enquiries are also encouraged. | ||
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| + | ======= Senior Computational Scientists – Accelerator Development and Multiscale Workflows, STFC, UK status: closed ======= | ||
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| + | Science and Technology Facilities Council, United Kingdom | ||
| + | Both positions will allow opportunities to develop new routines for Quantum Chemical codes. The accelerator development position will allow direct work on CP2K in collaboration with Matt Watkins at the University of Lincoln, UK. | ||
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| + | *** DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO MONDAY 7 MARCH *** | ||
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| + | We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Computational Scientists to join the Scientific Computing Department’s team advancing Materials and Molecular Modelling on High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms. You will be doing ground breaking work alongside leading researchers at the cutting-edge of HPC. | ||
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| + | The work forms part of the Particles At eXascale on High Performance Computers (PAX-HPC) grant funded under ExCALIBUR ([[https:// | ||
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| + | The first post, based at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, will focus on the efficient calculation of interatomic interactions on GPUs in both local basis set ab initio and classical Molecular Dynamics codes, such as DL_POLY, CP2K and CRYSTAL. | ||
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| + | The second post, based at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory, will focus on complex parallel workflows with an emphasis on multiscale QM/MM simulations, | ||
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| + | We are looking for people with a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a physical science or other relevant field, and experience of modern software engineering and parallel programming on HPC systems. | ||
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| + | Please visit the UKRI job board for the full job specifications and to apply: | ||
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| + | * Accelerator development position: | ||
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| + | * Multiscale workflows position: | ||
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| + | For informal enquiries about the positions, please contact Dr Ian Bush (ian.bush@stfc.ac.uk) or Dr Thomas Keal (thomas.keal@stfc.ac.uk). | ||
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| + | Closing date for applications: | ||
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| + | Interviews will be held on Zoom in March 2022. | ||
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| + | **Postdoctoral Research Associate in Development of Computational Methods for NanoElectrochemistry** | ||
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| + | **Reference**: | ||
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| + | **Closing date**: 15 May 2019 | ||
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| + | **Salary Range**: £37,486 – £46,499 + benefits | ||
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| + | **Job description** | ||
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| + | A postdoctoral position is available in the // | ||
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| + | on methods and code development in the CP2K linear-scaling DFT program. | ||
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| + | This position is within a multidisciplinary project, in collaboration with the main developers of CP2K (DFT) and Smeagol (electron transport) codes at the University of Zurich (UZH), CH, and the National Physics Laboratory (NPL), UK. | ||
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| + | You will work on developing a stationary non-equilibrium reformulation of DFT based MD, where the functional embeds information on electronic currents and applied potential in addition to the equilibrium electron density. The key initial task will be the implementation of an interface between two very popular codes, such as Smeagol (for electron transport) and CP2K (for DFT). The subsequent task is to enable the calculation of current/ | ||
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| + | The project may include work on additional fundamental theoretical and computational aspects of non-equilibrium molecular dynamics. You will be closely interacting with the other members of the team; the development of collaborations with experimentalists is possible and strongly encouraged. | ||
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| + | **The project** ([[https:// | ||
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| + | Our ultimate research goal is to speed up the atomistic design of energy and information technologies. The tool is enabling the atomistic simulation of the EC transformation under operating conditions by combining molecular dynamics (MD) and electron transport methodologies. The objectives, developing new methods, models, applications and concepts of progressively increasing sophistication, | ||
| + | We aim to fulfil three intimately related theoretical and computational challenges: | ||
| + | (i) developing the tools to enable grand canonical modelling of EC transformations, | ||
| + | apply the developed methodologies to study (ii) fundamental electro-catalytic phenomena at electrified interfaces, as found in corrosion and water splitting, as well as (iii) current and bias induced effects at nanointerfaces, | ||
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| + | **Essential requirements** | ||
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| + | Essential requirements for the role include: | ||
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| + | • A PhD (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry or related discipline. | ||
| + | • Experience of parallel programming in Fortran/C++ for distributed computing (e.g. MPI) and/or shared memory (e.g. OpenMP) architectures for scientific software development; | ||
| + | • experience of writing and/or using scientific modelling codes in a technical or research environment; | ||
| + | • a strong background in fundamental physics and/or chemistry, electronic structure theory and/or modern computational approaches to materials; | ||
| + | • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; | ||
| + | • Ability to co-supervise the work of a small team; | ||
| + | • Creative approach to problem solving. | ||
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| + | Additional information can be found following the link | ||
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| + | **Further information** | ||
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| + | The position is available immediately and for 2 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 4 years. | ||
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| + | We offer a great working and scientific environment in an emerging group, the possibility to mature into a leader in computational electrochemistry with a multidisciplinary expertise, participation in international conferences, | ||
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| + | Candidates need to complete an online application | ||
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| + | and include a cover letter, a motivation statement (300 words max) briefly describing your main research achievements to date and why you would like to apply for this post, a CV and publication list as well as the names and contact details of at least two referees. | ||
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| + | *Candidates who have not yet completed their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant with a salary of £34,397 to £37,486 per annum. | ||
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| + | Potential applicants are advised to contact dr.Clotilde Cucinotta (c.cucinotta@imperial.ac.uk) for more detail. | ||
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| + | Should you need any assistance with the application process, please contact: Mr. John Murrell j.murrell@imperial.ac.uk. Should you have any other queries please contact: recruitment@imperial.ac.uk. | ||
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| + | Please quote reference NAT00416 on all correspondence. | ||
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