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The Molecular Physics Laboratory (MPL) at SRI International is searching for well-qualified candidates for a post-doctoral position in Physical Chemistry. The work involves photon ionization spectroscopy in combination with time of flight mass spectrometry for trace level detection of air samples, characterization of ionization mechanisms, development of ion optics, test and evaluation of ion sources under the supervision of Dr. Harald Oser. The candidate will be responsible for laboratory operations, laser maintenance, ordering laboratory supplies, vacuum system operation, data acquisition, data reduction and analysis, and experimental design for a diverse array of analytical tasks including trace species detection, surface characterization, charged species generation and diagnostics. Requires: Ph.D. in Chemistry or Physical Science plus prior experience in the application of tunable, pulsed lasers and optics to photoionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry is required. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident of the U.S. is a plus. Prior experience with ion optics design and air sampling is desirable. The candidate will be part of the Physical Sciences Division's Molecular Physics Laboratory, a 25-person research group specializing in the research areas of aeronomy, biomedical optics, and trace-species detection. SRI International is a nonprofit contract research organization, located in Menlo Park, California, in the San Francisco Bay region, and is one of the largest such establishments in the world. Many areas of research are represented by the investigations carried out at SRI, including chemistry, physics, engineering, life sciences, computer sciences, education, and a variety of other disciplines. MPL has an international reputation for creative and innovative research in atmospheric studies, combustion processes, surface science, plasma research, and molecular beam research. Appointment is for a minimum of one year, with a second year normally being available upon mutual agreement. Full benefits are extended to Postdoctoral Fellows, and assistance is available for relocation. Please apply directly online at www.sri.com/jobs, for Job #100604 To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html