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Dear Colleagues, please bring the following position to the attention of relevant postdocs and completing graduate students. *Postdoc Position in Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Materials and Molecules* The newly commissioned Laboratory for Ultrafast Spectroscopy at the University of Sydney is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to undertake and coordinate day-to-day research in ultrafast spectroscopy. Our current research interests straddle condensed phase materials and gas-phase molecules and as such the position will suit a researcher with broad experiences and interests. Materials characterization will be undertaken in conjunction with the Third Generation Photovoltaics group within the Centre of Excellence at the University of New South Wales (Gavin Conibeer - http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au/research/advancedsilicon.asp) and molecular experiments will be undertaken under the direction of the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the University of Sydney (Tim Schmidt - http://www.laserlab.chem.usyd.edu.au/). Molecular experiments range from photodissociation dynamics of small radicals to ultrafast photophysics of porphyrins and their conjugates (with Palli Thordarson, see http://www.chem.usyd.edu.au/~thorda_p/). Our new laboratory is equipped with a Clark-MXR fs laser pumping a pair of Topas OPAs and we have recently purchased a fluorescence upconversion spectrometer. The successful candidate will have demonstrated mastery of femtosecond fluorescence up-conversion, or clear potential to master such experiments. Prior experience in ultrafast spectroscopy is a necessity, and a PhD in one or more of our target research areas is an advantage. Researchers are usually hired for one year in the first instance, extendable to 3 years. There are realistic opportunities for top-quality researchers to become independent by obtaining personal funding from the University of Sydney or The Australian Research Council. The salary (before Tax) commences at Level A step 6 (http://www.usyd.edu.au/hr/eb/2006/AC_annual_rates.pdf). In the first year this is approximately $63,586. Applications with complete resumes including a motivating cover letter stating the current (and future) research interests should be sent as soon as possible to [log in to unmask] The position is available from September 2007. Please see the following URL for further information on the photovoltaics project. http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au/documents/Annual%20Report%202006/2006%20PVAR%201-111.pdf Sincerely, Tim Schmidt -- ----------------------------------------------- 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