Postdoctoral Position in Laser Spectroscopy and Chemical
Physics
A postdoctoral position is available June 1, 2011 in the laboratory
of Dr. Dennis Clouthier in the Department of Chemistry at the University
of Kentucky. The research involves laser spectroscopic studies of
reactive intermediates and ions containing main group elements (C, Si,
Ge, As, Sn, B, P etc.) with particular emphasis on those that are of
importance in semiconductor growth processes and astrophysics. The
transient species are produced by laser ablation or electric discharge
and are studied in the gas phase in free jet expansions.
Laser-induced fluorescence, resonance enhanced multi-photon ionization,
stimulated emission pumping, wavelength resolved fluorescence,
fluorescence lifetime and quantum beat spectroscopies are used to detect
and characterize the molecules and free radicals of interest. We
are currently completing construction of a new LIF/time-of-flight mass
spectrometry apparatus employing 10.5 eV ionization that the successful
applicant will use to search for the spectra of new molecules. We
also use a variety of quantum chemical methods (Gaussian, Aces II,
Gamess) to predict molecular structures and spectroscopic parameters as
an aid to the experimental studies. Personnel in the laboratory get
to conduct experiments with the instrumentation at the University of
Kentucky and travel to do collaborative research with other research
groups.
The University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY, a small city of 300,000
people situated in the beautiful bluegrass region of Kentucky.
Furnished housing, which includes all utilities, cable television, and
internet connections at no extra charge, is available on campus.
Well-qualified individuals with experience in experimental laser
spectroscopy, chemical physics and vacuum techniques are invited to
apply by sending an email message to Dennis Clouthier
([log in to unmask]) with details about their background and research
interests.
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Dr. Dennis J. Clouthier (Pronounced Clue-chay)
Professor of Chemistry
A&S Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Kentucky
505 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0055
Tel.: (859)-257-1790
Cell: (859)-492-2997
Fax: (859)-323-1069
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.chem.uky.edu/research/clouthier
Check out our REU site:
http://www.chem.uky.edu/REU/
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