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POSTDOC position
in THEORETICAL REACTION DYNAMICS
in the group of
Prof. U. Manthe,
Theoretical Chemistry,
University of Bielefeld,
Germany
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A postdoc position is vacant in the group of Prof. Uwe Manthe
in Bielefeld, Germany. The research of the group focuses on
theoretical reaction dynamics. Development of methods for
multi-dimensional quantum dynamics calculations (e.g. the
multi-configurational time-dependent Hartree (MCTDH) approach
and its multi-layer extension (see: J. Chem. Phys. 128, 164116 (2008))
is an area of particular interest. Applications
investigate, e.g., the reaction rate of the H+CH4 reaction
(Science 306, 2227 (2004), J. Phys. Chem. 111, 10331 (2007)),
the proton transfer in Malonaldehyde
(J. Chem. Phys. 121, 9207 (2004)), or the photoinduced dynamics
in the excited states of Ethene (J. Chem. Phys. 120, 11000 (2004))
or the Ammonia cation (J. Chem. Phys. 124, 214306 (2006)).
Recent work also focuses on the development of accurate
multi-dimensional potential energy surfaces using modified
Shepard interpolation. Further information can be found at
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/chemie/tc/Manthe .
Presently a position is available in a funded research project
investigating "Photoinduced dissociation and reaction processes
of molecules in specific organic enviroments". The project
studies the photodissociation of methyl iodide caged by a large
organic molecule (a calix[4]arene) and attempts full-dimensional
quantum dynamics simulations of the entire guest-host complex.
The postdoc could, depending on interest and experience,
also take part in other ongoing research projects of the
group. These projects study the state-resolved reactive scattering
of H+CH4 and Cl+CH4, the tunneling splitting of excited
vibrational states in Malonaldehyde, the structure and spectroscopy
of fluxional molecular complex (molecules embedded in He clusters, CH5+),
and method development for the multi-layer MCTDH approach and
the efficient construction of high-dimensional PESs.
The initial appointment would be for one year. An extension might
be possible. The postdoctoral salaries at the University of Bielefeld
are tabulated and typically range from 35000 to 45000 Euro per year
before taxes and socials (details depending on experience and family
status).
The applicant should have experience in quantum molecular dynamics
or theoretical reaction dynamics.
For applications or more information please contact me
(preferentially by E-mail) at the address given below.
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Prof. Dr. Uwe Manthe Raum F4-108
Theoretische Chemie
Fakultaet fuer Chemie
Postfach 100131
33501 Bielefeld
Germany
Tel.: +49-521-106 2076
+49-521-106 2074 (Sekretariat)
Fax: +49-521-106 6467
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/chemie/tc/
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