Dear Colleagues,
I would be grateful if you could bring the following position to the
attention of potential candidates.
Daniela Ascenzi
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PhD POSITION IN PHYSICS - University of Trento, ITALY
"Development of advanced mass spectrometric techniques for energetics
and bioenvironmental applications"
(deadline: august 2008)
A three year Ph.D. position is available to carry out research at
Molecular Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of
Trento (Italy). The position is funded by the “Fondazione Trentino
Università” and the project will be carried out under the supervision of
Dr. Daniela Ascenzi and Prof. Paolo Tosi.
RESEARCH PROGRAMME
The objective of the proposed experimental research project is to
develop new methodologies, mainly based on advanced mass spectrometric
techniques, for investigating molecular compounds in complex chemical
mixtures and matrices, with particular reference to emissions from
industry-related processes and combustions. A specific emphasis will be
placed on:
* development of techniques to study the gasification processes of
biomasses for the synthesis of high energy content fuels
* identification of molecular markers that are specific of a
particular process (e.g. combustion) and assessment of the most
suitable detection technique
The Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory is well equipped to carry
out the research programme, with a guided ion beam tandem mass
spectrometer (MS) with octopole reaction cell and electron ionization
source; a triple quadrupole MS with APCI and ESI sources; a GC- MS with
EI and CI sources; a MALDI TOF/TOF instrument; an FT-IR spectrometer.
POSITION
The position is for three year and candidates will need to follow the
graduate application procedures for the Doctoral School of Physics at
the University of Trento
(see
http://portale.unitn.it/drphys/homepage.do?utente=Visitors&rootchannelId=-34493
for details). Admission is by public selection to occur by the end of
September 2008. The position available under this specific research
program will better suit candidates with a strong experimental
background in physics or physical chemistry. A specific experience with
ultra-high vacuum technology and mass spectrometric techniques is
desirable but not requested.
PRE-APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should send their CV with the names of at least
two referees to the contact person below.
CONTACT
Further information can be obtained from:
Dr. Daniela Ascenzi, Dipartimento di Fisica, Via Sommarive 14, 38100
Trento, Italy
Phone: 0039 0461 88 1693
fax: 0039 0461 88 1696
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Daniela Ascenzi
Atomic & Molecular Physics Lab, Department of Physics
University of Trento
Via Sommarive 14, I-38050 Povo (TN), Italy
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
phone: 0039 0461 88 16 93
fax: 0039 0461 88 16 96
Web site: http://www.science.unitn.it/labfm/index.htm
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