Dear All,
I would be grateful if you could pass on the following details of two open
post-doctoral research positions in Ultrafast 2D-IR Spectroscopy at the
University of Strathclyde to any interested parties.
More details and information regarding online applications can be found at
https://kara.mis.strath.ac.uk/vacancies/control/vacancylist?vacCat=R&vacCatDesc=Research
Vacancy Reference # = JA/R53/2008
Informal enquiries may be made to Neil Hunt ([log in to unmask])
Best wishes,
Neil Hunt
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2 Postdoctoral Research Positions in Ultrafast 2D-IR Spectroscopy:
Applications are invited for two post-doctoral research positions in the
group of Dr. Neil Hunt - Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde
- employing femtosecond 2D-IR spectroscopy in the real-time study of
ultrafast physical, chemical and biological processes. Funded by a
recently obtained high-profile European Commission grant, the project will
produce real-time "molecular movies" of chemical and biological reactions
via 2D-IR spectroscopy. It is anticipated that this work will provide
vital new insights into the fundamental processes underpinning chemistry,
molecular physics and biology.
We seek motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join the 2D-IR group at
Strathclyde. Appointments will be for up to four years. You will have a
PhD in physical chemistry, chemical physics, biological physics,
biological chemistry or related. The project is ideally suited to those
with experience in lasers, spectroscopy, ultrafast physics, molecular
dynamics or biophysical chemistry, with scope existing for projects to be
tailored to the interests of the individual. Elements of computational
simulation or modelling can also be introduced, should the candidate be
interested.
2D-IR is a recently developed laser technique that has been shown to be a
powerful probe of molecular structure and dynamics by groups working in
the USA. So far, the technique remains under-represented in Europe; we are
one of only two groups in the UK using 2D-IR. As such, 2D-IR represents
the cutting edge of European chemical physics research. 2D-IR spectra,
generated using a state-of-the-art laser system, provide previously
inaccessible information on molecular structure, vibrational energy
transfer pathways and solvent-solute interaction dynamics with ultrafast
(femto-picosecond) time resolution. Our research to date has focused on
the structure and function of the hydrogenase enzyme system. This work was
carried out in an interdisciplinary team, featuring strong collaborations
with leading UK research groups. One potential application is in hydrogen
fuel cell technology.
For more information, see:
http://phys.strath.ac.uk/information/acadstaff/neil.hunt.php
http://bcp.phys.strath.ac.uk/ultrafast/r-2dir.php
http://www.spectroscopyebooks.com/europe/April-May2008/
Informal enquiries may be made to Neil Hunt ([log in to unmask]).
2. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY
The University is situated in the heart of the City of Glasgow, between
the medieval cathedral and the commercial centre. Transport, shops and
entertainment are close at hand. Glasgow is the industrial and commercial
capital of Scotland and the various groups that have contributed to its
population over the centuries have given it a cosmopolitan outlook. It
has a lively cultural life as home of the national orchestra, opera and
ballet and several theatre companies and it possesses a number of fine art
galleries; it is the headquarters of the national press and broadcasting
media. Glasgow’s numerous higher education establishments have made it a
major educational centre.
The Scottish countryside and its splendid recreational and sporting
facilities are easily reached from Glasgow.
In addition to the staff club on campus the University owns a historic
country house set in a fifty acre estate on the shores of Loch Lomond
which is run as an educational and recreational centre for staff and their
families.
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