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**************************************************************************** Postdoctoral Position available at The University of Sydney, Australia **************************************************************************** A postdoctoral research position is available in experimental molecular spectroscopy in the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney, Australia. Experiments are aimed at reproducing astronomical spectra of unidentified molecules using a combination of techniques including laser induced fluorescence, resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization and helium droplet isolation. As such, the successful applicant will work closely with three academics whose groups comprise the Laser Spectroscopy Laboratories: Tim Schmidt, Scott Kable and Klaas Nauta. In addition to these experiments, the successful applicant will also work on a project aimed at attaching coinage metal atoms to conjugated molecules in the gas phase. Preferred candidates will be those who have experience with the appropriate technology (dye lasers, OPOs, Yag lasers, excimer lasers, vacuum chambers) with good communication skills. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a further two years, with a salary commensurate with qualifications (a fresh PhD graduate will normally start at "Associate Lecturer" step 6 - $58,744 p.a.). Starting time is flexible but should be not later than June '06. Interested candidates should send a CV (including a publication list), a summary of their research, and the names of three references to me at the following address: [log in to unmask] Sydney is a moderate sized (4M inhabitants) cosmopolitan city on the Pacific Rim, with numerous beaches, good surf, excellent food and a very favorable climate (avg. Summer maximum 25C, avg. Winter maximum 15C). Further information on our group may be found here: http://laserlab.chem.usyd.edu.au/ -- ----------------------------------------------- Dr Timothy W. Schmidt School of Chemistry University of Sydney NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA ph: +61 (0)2 9351 2781 fx: +61 (0)2 9351 3329 ----------------------------------------------- To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html