Sorry for the bureaucratic nature of this ad below, but my university
human resources folks
have made me do it.
Mark
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow in Physical Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Adelaide
Australia
Gas Phase Molecular Reaction Dynamics (Ref: 3938)
Salary: A$37,779 - $46,013*
(* a minimum rate of $42,864 per annum is payable to the holder of a
Ph.D.)
A postdoctoral position in the area of gas phase molecular
reaction dynamics is
available in the laboratory of Dr Mark A. Buntine. The emphasis of the
project is on the
elucidation of the structure and reactivity of microsolvated negative
ion clusters. Current
target systems include hydrated anions such as superoxide, O2-, and
hypochlorite, OCl-.
The experiments utilise a tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometer
incorporating a pulsed
cluster source. One- and two-colour laser-based anion photodetachment
and
photodissociation studies form the basis of the project. The successful
candidate will be
expected to develop novel two-colour stimulated Raman methodologies to
complement the
existing spectroscopic techniques. The experiments are supported by ab
initio
computational studies of ion cluster geometries and potential energy
surfaces as an aid to
interpretation of the experimental results.
This contract position is available immediately for a period of
12 months in the first
instance with the possibility of an extension into a second year.
Applicants should possess:
* A Ph.D. in chemistry, physical chemistry, or chemical physics or
have submitted
their Ph.D. thesis.
* Demonstrated experience with high vacuum systems and pulsed,
tunable laser
systems.
* Excellent written and oral communication, laboratory and
computing skills.
* An awareness of recent chemistry literature relevant to gas
phase physical
chemistry, including familiarity with automated chemical
literature searching
databases.
* An awareness of laboratory safety and occupational health issues
and equal
opportunity policies.
* Experience with pulsed optical parametric oscillator (OPO)
systems, and ab initio
computational chemistry methods would be an advantage.
Interested applicants should contact Dr Mark A. Buntine via email, fax,
or mail for further
information, including the selection criteria.
Formal applications, including Curriculum Vitae and certified academic
transcripts should
be directed to the address below. Applicants should also arrange to
have three letters of
recommendation sent directly to the address below:
Dr Mark A. Buntine, Department of Chemistry, The University of Adelaide,
Adelaide, SA
5005; Phone: +61-8-8303-5580; Fax: +61-8-8303-4358; email:
[log in to unmask]
Applications close 31 October, 1999.
--
Dr Mark Buntine
Department of Chemistry
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5005
Australia
Phone: +61-8-8303-5580
Fax: +61-8-8303-4358
mailto:[log in to unmask]
http://www.chemistry.adelaide.edu.au/groups/ChemicalDynamics
--
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|