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A position at the postdoctoral level up to five years is
available in the laser molecular spectroscopy and environmental physics
group of Prof. Otto Dopfer at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany.
(highly qualified PhD candidates will also be considered).
The predominantly experimental research involves
spectroscopic, mass spectrometric, and quantum chemical investigations
of charged molecular complexes and clusters in the
gas phase, with strong relevance to a broad range of interdisciplinary
topics ranging from biophysics to astrochemistry, including:
(1) Intermolecular interactions, potential energy surfaces, microsolvation
processes
(2) Organic chemical reaction mechanisms (e.g., proton transfer,
substitution reactions)
(3) Chemistry of planetary atmospheres and astrophysical media
(4) Catalytic processes (organic, inorganic, bio-organic)
(5) Combustion processes and production of soot
(6) Plasma chemistry
(7) Molecular recognition of biological molecules
(8) Proton transfer, proton wire, proton transport, fuel cells
(9) Nanodroplets and nanomaterials
Available equipment includes IR and UV lasers, several ion sources (ESI, laser vaporisation, chemical ionizsation)
and rf-traps (octopole, 4 K 22-pole), as well as several types of mass spectrometers.
In addition to modern laser spectroscopic and mass spectrometric equipment at TU Berlin, the group
is actively involved in strong international collaborations with groups in
Rome, Paris, Tokio, and Manchester in order to use world-wide unique
equipment, such as free electron and ultrafast lasers.
In addition to research, the position also involves teaching duties (few hours per week in German or English).
Qualified candidates should hold a degree in Physics, Chemistry, or related
fields and have substantial experience in several of the following fields:
(1) laser spectroscopy
(2) mass spectrometry
(3) ion sources (EI, CI, MALDI, ESI)
(4) ion traps
(5) vacuum physics
(6) molecular beams
(7) cluster science
(8) data acquisition
(9) construction of apparatus
Interested and highly qualified candidates are encouraged to send their
cover letter, a CV (including list of publications), a statement of
qualifications relevant for the position (max. 1 page), a statement of research interests
(max. 1 page) as well as names and complete
addresses of two referees. The evaluation of the applications will begin at August 15 (2008) and
will continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is
as soon as possible (negotiable).
For further information, please feel free to contact:
Prof. Dr. Otto Dopfer
Institut fuer Optik und Atomare Physik
Technische Universitaet Berlin
Hardenbergstrasse 36
D-10623 Berlin
Germany
Tel + 49 30 314 23017
Fax + 49 30 314 23018
Tel +49 30 314 23022/25 (Labor)
Raum EW 338
Sekretariat:
Fr. M. Kootz (EW 3-1) + 49 30 314 24887,
Fr. M. Magalowski (EW 3-1) + 49 30 314 23012
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