Postdoctoral Position
Thermochemistry and Reactivity of Transition Metal Cluster Cations
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the lab of
Peter Armentrout at the University of Utah. The goal is to characterize
the reactivity of size-specific transition metal clusters using guided
ion
beam mass spectrometry. This instrument will be used to examine the
kinetic
energy dependence of the reactions of size-selected transition metal and
metal-oxide cluster cations with a number of reagents. Combined with our
previous work on the stabilities of bare transition metal clusters,
these
studies will provide a basis for quantitative determination of
thermodynamic
information on ligated clusters and the reactions of bare and oxygenated
clusters. The work will emphasize reactions of iron and nickel cluster
cations and their oxides with reagents relevant to problems in the
selective
oxidation of methane, Fischer-Tropsch catalysis, and direct methanol
fuel cells.
Additional information about the project and other experiments in the
Armentrout
group can be found at:
http://www.chem.utah.edu/chemistry/faculty/armentrout/armentrout.html,
or had upon request to [log in to unmask]
Experience with ion or molecular beam research is preferred,
however, the most critical criterion is creativity and drive. The
initial
appointment will be for one year, with the expectation of renewal for
a second year contingent upon reasonable progress. Salary will be
competitive, and the position includes excellent health insurance.
Salt Lake is a great place to live, with world-class skiing, hiking,
and biking close by, good neighborhoods near campus, and excellent
public schools. The University of Utah is an AA/EEO employer, and
applications from qualified women and minority candidates are
encouraged. If interested, please send a CV and arrange for three
letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Peter B. Armentrout Distinguished Professor of
Chemistry
315 S. 1400 E. Rm 2020
Chemistry Department (801)581-7885 (office)
University of Utah (801)581-7901 (lab)
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0850 (801)581-8433 (FAX)
http://www.chem.utah.edu/chemistry/faculty/armentrout/armentrout.html
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