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September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
The project aims to utilize advanced Machine Learning techniques to predict the anharmonic vibrational spectra of large Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules. These PAHs, with over 40 carbon atoms, are prevalent in astronomical environments and are responsible for dominant vibrational emission features in galaxy spectra. The computational intensity of calculating anharmonic spectra using 2nd order Vibrational Perturbation Theory on Density Functional Theory derived Quartic Force Fields for such large molecules and numerous isomers necessitates the application of machine learning.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Experience with using neural networks and topological descriptors for molecules or materials
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Astronomy
• Computer science

**Experience**
Other:
• Committed researcher, demonstrated by previous research experiences, publications, and presentations at international conferences

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Experience
Other: • Committed researcher, demonstrated by previous research experiences, publications, and presentations at international conferences
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: €42,552 - €66,456 (Gross monthly salary ranges between €3,546 to €5,538) Union Affiliation: Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable Benefits: 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end allowance
Valid Until
October 10, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 12 months
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) • HIMS
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Alessandra Candian Dr. Daniela Huppenkothen Prof. Wybren Jan Buma
Supervisor Email
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University of Amsterdam (UvA)
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