A postdoctoral position is available starting immediately at the Group of Spectroscopy of the Departamento de Quimica Fisica in the Universidad del Pais Vasco (The University of the Basque Country) in Bilbao (Spain). The position is initially for two years with the possibility of extension for two additional years. The salary offered is in the range, 2,000-2,200 Euros/month. The main research project the candidate will be involved in is focused on the study of ultrafast electronic and vibrational energy relaxation in isolated molecules, molecular cluster and molecules in solution. The experiments are carried out in a time of flight mass spectrometer, where the dynamics of selectively excited molecules is followed by ionization/fragmentation with femtosecond laser pulses. An important task along the project will be the construction of a new spectrometer with improved capabilities of ion/electron velocity map imaging. The research will also involve studies of ultrafast relaxation in solution by time resolved Raman spectroscopy. The applicant will also collaborate in different research lines in the area of physics of plasmas and nanoscale magnetic materials that involve the use of ultrashort ultraintense laser pulses. The candidates should have a PhD (or be close to complete it) in experimental physics or physical chemistry, preferentially in molecular beams and laser spectroscopy related topics. Previous experience in the use of ultrashort light sources is required. Applications containing a detailed CV should be sent to (via regular mail or e- mail) either of the following addresses. Feel free to contact for any question. Prof. Fernando Castaño Departamento de Quimica Fisica Apt. 644, 48080 Bilbao (Spain) e-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: +34 946012533 Fax: +34 946013500 Dr. Asier Longarte Departamento de Quimica Fisica Apt. 644, 48080 Bilbao (Spain) e-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: +34 946012529 Fax: +34 946013500 More information about the University of the Basque Country can be found at: www.ehu.es To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html