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A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Professor Alec Wodtke to study the Chemical Interactions of vibrationally excited molecules with metal surfaces We are using stimulated emission pumping and overtone pumping to prepare single quantum states of highly vibrationally excited molecules. The excited molecules are carried in a molecular beam through a UHV chamber to a well-characterized surface and we observe scattering, electron emission and surface sticking. Two recent publications give a good idea of recent directions of research: 1. Conversion of large amplitude vibration to electron excitation at a metal surface, J. White, J. Chen, D. Matsiev, D.J. Auerbach and A.M. Wodtke, Nature 433(7025),503-505, (2005). 2. Vibrationally-promoted electron emission from low work function metal surfaces, Jason D. White, Jun Chen, Daniel Matsiev, Daniel J. Auerbach, Alec M. Wodtke. J. Chem. Phys. 124(6): Art. No. 064702 (2006) The project is an ongoing collaboration between Alec Wodtke and Daniel Auerbach. It is well funded with an excellent array of equipment dedicated to the project: presently, three injection seeded Yag-pumped dye laser systems with non-linear optics and a molecular beam surface scattering apparatus. We seek a person who likes high-tech experimental physical chemistry, has experience with laser spectroscopy and/or high vacuum equipment. The successful candidate must be independent and self-motivated. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to advance his or her career in basic research. Interested individuals should send an electronic resume including at least two references to: Alec M. Wodtke, [log in to unmask] AND Daniel J. Auerbach, [log in to unmask] -- Prof. Alec M. Wodtke - Chair -- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry - www.chem.ucsb.edu Director -- Partnership for International Research and Education for Electron Chemistry and Catalysis at Interfaces - pire-ecci.ucsb.edu Mail Code 9510 University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9510 USA +001 (805) 893 2056 (voice - Chair's Office) +001 (805) 893 8085 (voice - Laboratory Office) +001 (805) 893 4120 (fax) +001 (805) 893 7653 (confidential fax) [log in to unmask] www.chem.ucsb.edu/~wodtke/groupwebpage To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html