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TWO PhD positions in experimental physical chemistry/chemical physics
1) Reactive Scattering as an Analytical Probe of Ionic Liquid Surfaces
Studies of collisions at liquid surfaces have been evolving rapidly in recent years. In this project, you will go beyond fundamental studies of gas-liquid interfacial reaction mechanisms to develop a new analytical method based on reactive-atom scattering coupled with laser-spectroscopic detection. It will be used to interrogate the surface composition and structure of important classes of ionic liquids. The results will have relevance to the practical uses of these materials in multiphase catalysis, gas uptake and sequestration. Supervisor: Prof Ken McKendrick, [log in to unmask]
2) Molecular Collision Dynamics of Environmentally Important Radicals
Chemical processes in the atmosphere and in combustion systems are mostly driven by reactive radical species. This exciting project will study the dynamics of inelastic and reactive collisions of ground and excited electronic states of important radical species with relevant collision partners, providing deep insight into these fundamental processes. The project will provide an excellent grounding in state-of-the-art experimental techniques, and collaboration with theory. Supervisor: Dr Matt Costen, [log in to unmask]
Informal approaches from anyone interested in either or both projects can be made directly to the email addresses above.
Both positions are available from Autumn 2015. Closing date for applications, 30 April 2015.
Further details, including instructions on how to apply, are available at FindaPhd:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/PhDDetails.aspx?CAID=2722&LID=641
and on the Heriot-Watt University website:
http://www.hw.ac.uk/schools/engineering-physical-sciences/research/eps-studentships.htm
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