Two-year post-doc position in theoretical reaction dynamics at Leiden.
A two-year post-doc position is available from 1 March 2005 onwards, in the
theoretical chemistry group of Leiden University.
The research will focus on the photo-dissociation of the water dimer through
the first excited state (the A-band), which is of high interest from a
fundamental point of view. Interesting questions associated with this topic
include whether the absorption band should exhibit a red tail when compared to
the spectrum of the monomer, whether dissociation will result in a OH-H2O dimer
+ H or in OH + H2O + H, and to what extent the rovibrational distribution of OH
will differ from that obtained in the case of the photodissociation of the
monomer.
The research will be computational in nature. Challenges include the
development of a 12D potential that is accurate, can be computed with as few
high level ab initio calculations as possible, and is efficient to use in
subsequent quantum dynamics calculations. The subsequent quantum dynamical
treatment of the reaction will likewise be very challenging.
The project is funded by a PIONIER-grant of the Dutch organization supporting
fundamental research, NWO.
The initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year but funding is available
for an additional period of 1 year. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in
Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Mathematics, and have experience with
computational methods relevant to the field of Chemical Physics. In particular,
experience with the use of high level ab initio methods, advanced potential
fitting methods, and quantum dynamics methods will be considered as advantages.
To be considered for the project, applicants should send an application letter,
CV, and publication list, and should themselves arrange for three letters of
reference to be sent to Prof. dr. Geert-Jan Kroes
([log in to unmask]) or Prof. dr. Marc C. van Hemert
([log in to unmask]), who will co-supervise the project.
The deadline for receiving the material at Leiden is 6 December 2004.
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