A research associate position is available to join an exciting new chemical physics/physical chemistry project funded by the EPSRC. The position is available from the 1st June 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter for 1 year in the first instance, with the expectation of extension for up to another 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
The aim of this project is to apply a newly developed technique to study the dynamics of the collisions of electronically excited molecules at an unprecedented level of detail. You will design and construct a crossed-molecular beam scattering apparatus, equipped with velocity-map ion imaging. You will use this apparatus to study the collisions of electronically excited NO(A) with a range of molecular colliders that are significant in atmospheric and combustion environments, but which display dramatically different quenching and reactive behaviours. Using a novel sequence of laser pulses, you will measure the inelastic scattering dynamics of NO(A) at a quantum state-to-state level, determining differential scattering cross-sections and product rotational polarization. These measurements will give unprecedented insight into the forces that act during the collisions, and provide a challenge to the current state-of-the-art theoretical models.
You should have a PhD in a relevant area of Chemical Physics / Physical Chemistry. Experience with lasers and/or vacuum technology is essential.
Informal enquiries should be made to the principal investigator: Dr Matt Costen Tel +44 – (0)131 451 8197 Email: [log in to unmask]
See http://www.hw.ac.uk/about/careers/job-opportunities/post-doctoral-research-associate-molecular-collision-dynamics.htm for further particulars and information on how to apply.
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