We are hiring a Postdoc in Theoretical Chemistry !

This postdoctoral research project revolves around a recent approach for analyzing electronic structure, “Experimental Quantum Chemistry”. The basis for this framework is an energy partitioning analysis that allows for the interchangeable use of experimental and quantum mechanically computed data. The objectives of the postdoctoral position are to develop general chemical concepts within this theory framework, to write code that allows for implementation on molecular and crystalline systems, and to pursue validation through computational design of new materials.

Deadline for the application is November 23.

Martin Rahm will be attending the 2nd European Symposium on Chemical Bonding (ESCB2) in Oviedo on the 3-7th of September. The purpose of this trip is to present a methodology for chemical bonding analysis, and to meet and share interesting results with leading researchers in the field.

In preparation for the meeting, our group have taken on the BondSlam2018 challenge! Martin will try to stand his ground in debate and argue for the need of more validation efforts in Quantum Chemical Topology . Interested chemists are encouraged to join the discussion online or in person!

Martin Rahm presented new results on “Electron Configuration and Electronegativity of the Atoms under Compression” at a special “Materials in Extreme Environments” ACS symposium in Boston this august. Leading researchers in the high pressure material science community attended – it was great fun!

Kasper Tolborg, an expert in synchrotron measurements of electron densities, is visting the group from Aarhus. Kasper will be analyzing the chemical bonding in layered van der Waals materials. Welcome Kasper!

A video lecture on Experimental Quantum Chemistry  from the 1st International Summer School on Quantum Crystallography in Erice, Italy, is now available!

Clara Bailey is visiting us from the University of Virginia, as a Chalmers Initiative for Cosmic Origins fellowship student. She is working on quantum chemical modeling of prebiotic polymer formation. Welcome Clara!

Martin Rahm lectured on the topic of “Experimental Quantum Chemistry” at the first International School of Quantum Crystallography, in Erice, Italy.

Alena Vishina won the award for second best poster presentation, for her work on chemical bonding in solids. Congratulations Alena!