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September 6, 2025

**Job Description**
This postdoctoral position involves using advanced Machine Learning techniques to predict the anharmonic vibrational spectra of large Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules. These PAHs are prevalent in astronomical environments and are responsible for significant vibrational emission features in galaxy spectra. The project aims to develop computationally efficient methods for calculating anharmonic spectra, which are otherwise very expensive using traditional Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods for large astronomical PAHs.

**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
• A related field
(Ph.D. completed upon arrival)

**Experience**
Other:
• Demonstrated commitment as a researcher through previous research experiences, publications, and presentations at international conferences

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Experience
Other: • Demonstrated commitment as a researcher through 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, based on 38 hours per week) Position Classification: Scale 10, UFO profile name and level applicable Union Affiliation: Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands applicable Benefits: 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance
Valid Until
October 10, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 12 months Location Requirement: Campus-based at the Faculty of Science
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) • HIMS • Molecular and Materials design program (MMD Hub)
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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