Dear colleagues,
I would be grateful if you could forward the advert below to any
suitably qualified students.
Many thanks (with apologies for cross-posting!),
Derek
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A funded PhD studentship is available in the group of Derek Wann at the
University of York, UK, starting in October 2014. Prospective students
are encouraged to contact Derek Wann ([log in to unmask]) at the
earliest opportunity to discuss their interest. See here
(http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/postgraduate/research/phdopps/) for
details of how to apply.
Background:
Early in 2013 the Wann group completed the design and build phase of a
time-resolved electron diffractometer. Since that time we have
commissioned and tested the system, and are currently working towards
collecting simple diffraction patterns for gas-phase molecular species.
This project will extend the use of that novel and recently built
electron diffraction apparatus. In particular, we want to use the
apparatus to perform pump-probe experiments for molecular species. As
the experiments will be time resolved (with sub-picosecond resolution)
we will make use of ultrafast laser technology to produce short bunches
of electrons, utilising the same laser to photoinduce structural changes
such as trans-cis isomerisations in azobenzenes, species that could find
uses as molecular switches.
The group has a history of combining experimental techniques and quantum
chemical methods to better understand real chemical problems in terms of
their structures (see webpages for detailed examples:
http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/staff/academic/t-z/dwann/). This work
takes that research to a new level by looking at the dynamic structures
of molecular species rather than their static geometries.
The student will join our research group, which currently comprises two
PhD students and a postdoctoral researcher. As well as working in
Chemistry, some of the research will be performed in the Department of
Physics, where the group also has laboratory space. There may also be
opportunities to undertake research at the UK central facilities, the
Rutherford Appleton Labs and Daresbury Labs, and to collaborate with
overseas groups, particularly in Germany and New Zealand.
This position would particularly suit students with a good degree in
chemistry, chemical physics, or physics, and a demonstrable interest in
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics.
The Department of Chemistry at the University of York holds an Athena
SWAN Gold Award and is committed to supporting equality and diversity
for all staff and students.
Interviews will be held for this studentship via Skype on 27 February 2014.
Funding for this project is open to students from the UK and EU and is
in a competition with other projects to be funded by either a
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) studentship
or a Chemistry Teaching Studentship. Non-UK EU students are only
entitled to funding for tuition fees from the EPSRC unless you have
spent the last 3 years living in the UK. Students from any country who
are able to fully fund their own studies and living costs are also
welcome to apply.
--
Dr. Derek A. Wann
EPSRC CAF Fellow
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of York
Heslington, York, UK YO10 5DD
Tel: +44(0) 1904 324530
Email: [log in to unmask]
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