Dear colleague:

I would truly appreciate it if you could bring the following
openings to the attention of interested candidates.

Sincerely, Georg Schreckenbach

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Dr. H. Georg Schreckenbach
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8
phone: (+514) 848-3352;  FAX: (+514) 848-2868
schrecke_at_alcor.concordia.ca
http://www.geocities.com/gschreckenbach/
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Graduate student positions
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 I am currently looking for one or more graduate students to join my
research group at either the M.Sc. or Ph.D. levels.
  Our research is focused on developing and applying methods of
quantum chemistry to molecules and their properties. We use
Beowulf-type computer clusters to perform our research. We are
particularly interested in the chemistry of the early actinide elements.
We are also interested in calculating NMR chemical shifts and ESR
g-tensors.
  Candidates should have a background in chemistry or physics
(B.Sc. degree or equivalent) with a good understanding of quantum
mechanics. Knowledge of the LINUX/UNIX operating systems,
previous experience with quantum-chemical calculations, and
programming knowledge are assets but are not required. Interested
candidates should contact me directly.
  My research group is located in the department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry at Concordia University, one of the two
English-language universities in Montreal. The department has
recently created the ‘Center for Research in Molecular Modeling
(CERMM)’ of which my research group is a part. CERMM provides
the infrastructure and the intellectual background to foster research
and training in the broadly defined area of molecular modeling.
Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, is a major cultural
center. While French is the majority language of the province of
Quebec, Montreal is, nevertheless, a bilingual city with a very
diverse population.
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Postdoctoral position
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I am currently looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join my research
group. The initial appointment would be for one year with the 
possibility of renewal thereafter, depending on mutual interest as 
well as the availability of appropriate funds.
    Our research is focused on developing density functional theory
(DFT) based methods and applying them to molecules and their properties.
We are particularly interested in the chemistry of the early actinide 
elements. We are also interested in calculating NMR chemical shifts and
ESR g-tensors.
    Potential projects for the postdoctoral position include (i) method
and program development aiming at creating a new DFT based method for 
the calculation of NMR chemical shifts and ESR g-tensors in extended 
structures (solid state, surfaces, etc.), (ii) the development of a
DFT based method for the calculation of NMR chemical shifts in
paramagnetic molecules, and (iii) the theoretical study of actinide 
molecules and their chemistry.
    Previous experience with quantum-chemical calculations is required
for this position. Programming experience and knowledge of relativistic
quantum mechanics are assets. Interested candidates for this position 
should send me a detailed CV, publication list, photocopies of 
university transcripts, and the names and contact details of at least 
two referees.
    My research group is located in the department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry at Concordia University, one of the two English-language
universities in Montreal. The department has recently created the 
‘Center for Research in Molecular Modeling (CERMM)’ of which my
research group is a part. CERMM provides the infrastructure and the
intellectual background to foster research and training in the broadly
defined area of molecular modeling. Montreal, the second largest city 
in Canada, is a major cultural center. While French is the majority 
language of the province of Quebec, Montreal is, nevertheless, a
bilingual city with a very diverse population.