 |
 |
A Ph.D. position (BAT-IIa 2/3) is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Hans-Jürgen Deyerl (Oberassistent) in close collaboration with the group of Prof. Dr. Dieter Gerlich (Gasentladungs- und Ionenphysik ) at the Chemnitz University of Technology. The research is in the area photophysics of biorelevant molecules at very low temperatures using a combination of laser spectroscopy with multipole ion traps. Our group is world leading in ion trap technologies used in a variety of applications for basic research in astrophysics, biophysics and analytical chemistry. The main goal of this Ph.D. program is the study of the UV - and VUV stability of biorelevant molecules using a newly developed apparatus for the combination of an electrospray ion source (ESI) with a temperature variable multipole ion trap. Protonated amino acids, peptides, carbohydrates or lipids will be transferred into the ion trap and will be excited by UV or VUV radiation to obtain the absorption spectrum. The possible photophysical processes of fragmentation, isomerization, ionization to the doubly charged ion or luminescence will be monitored by mass spectrometry and by optical detection of the emitted light respectively. Ambitious candidates with a strong interest in experimental work and a masters degree (Diplom) in physics or chemistry or a related field are invited to apply. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a list of publications or a brief statement of research experience. The position is open to students of all nationalities. The resume including the names of two professional references should be sent to: Dr. Hans-Jürgen Deyerl Institut für Physik Technische Universität Chemnitz 09107 Chemnitz Germany e-mail: [log in to unmask] To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html