A postdoctoral position is available in the molecular physics
department at the Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
(FHI) in Berlin, Germany. The research involves the manipulation and
characterization of conformations of gas-phase biomolecules using IR
pulses. A goal is to phase and amplitude modulate (ultra)short IR
pulses to actively control the conformation of those species. The
experiments will be performed at the FHI as well as at the free
electron laser "FELIX" at the FOM-Institute Rijnhuizen in Nieuwegein
(near Utrecht), the Netherlands. There is an existing active
collaboration with that institute in the field of IR characterization
and IR induced dynamics of gas-phase clusters, ions and biomolecules.
While techniques to manipulate ultrashort visible pulses are well
established, their extension to the IR is not straightforward. The
candidate will actively collaborate with a project at the free
electron laser "FELIX" to construct such a IR pulse-shaper.
The candidate should have experience with ultrafast lasersystems and,
preferentially, also with the phase and amplitude modulation of
ultrashort visible or near-IR pulses. Experience with (gas-phase)
biomolecules is a plus.
Please contact Gert von Helden, Ph.D., ([log in to unmask]) or
Prof. Gerard Meijer ([log in to unmask]) for further
information.
Websites:
Fritz-Haber-Institut: http://www.fhi-berlin.mpg.de/mp/
FOM Institute 'Rijnhuizen': http://www.rijnh.nl
FELIX free electron laser: http://www.rijnh.nl/felix/
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Gert von Helden, Ph.D.
Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Faradayweg 4-6
14195 Berlin
tel.: +49-30-8413 5615
fax: +49-30-8413 5603
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