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University of Hawai'i, Department of Chemistry Reaction Dynamics, Planetary Chemistry, Astrochemistry The Department of Chemistry at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for Ph.D. studentships in the fields of reaction dynamics, astrochemistry, planetary chemistry, astrobiology, and atmospheric chemistry beginning January 1, 2003. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates are offered teaching assistantships and full tuition fee waivers. The prime directive of our lab is to unravel the underlying reaction dynamics and elementary mechanisms on how complex (astrobiologically relevant) molecules are synthesized from the bottom up via single atoms, radicals, and small molecules in extraterrestrial ices and in atmospheres of planets and their satellites. Solid-state experiments employ two surface scattering machines and are conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Astrobiology, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK. Elementary gas-phase reactions are carried out under single collision conditions utilizing a novel crossed molecular beams machine. Extensive collaborations exist with the Hawai'ian Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP), the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), and the International Astrophysics Network (IAN). Recent examples of our work can be found in Acc. Chem. Res. (34, 699-706, 2001), Int. J. Astrobiology (1, 15-23, 2002), Chemical Reviews (102, 1309-1358, 2002), Angew. Chemie Int. Ed. (41, 2350-2352, 2002), and Int. Rev. Physical Chemistry (21, 307-356, 2002). To apply, please send letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, transcripts or equivalent, and curriculum vitae to Prof. Ralf I. Kaiser, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822-2275, USA, or via email to [log in to unmask] . Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2002 on a continuous basis.