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A (senior) postdoctoral position for up to five years is available in the laser

molecular spectroscopy and environmental physics group of 

Otto Dopfer at the Berlin Institute of Technology, Germany.

The predominantly experimental research of our group involves 

the laser spectroscopic, mass spectrometric, and quantum chemical investigation 

of molecules, radicals, ions, clusters, and nanostructures in the

gas phase, with strong relevance to a broad range of interdisciplinary

topics ranging from materials science to biophysics, catalysis, 

astrochemistry, environmental chemistry, and plasma physics.

Qualified, highly self-motivated candidates hold a PhD in Physics, 

Chemistry, or related fields with a very strong publication record and 

possibly some initial postdoctoral experience. 

The successful candidate will be involved in supervising PhD and 

undergraduate students, will take high responsibility for several 

existing research projects, and will be strongly involved in 

developing new research directions.

The position is ideal for candidates who are pursuing an academic career 

(with possibility for Habilitation) by developing also their own research interests.

The position involves also teaching duties in the area of Experimental 

(mostly Molecular) Physics (either in German or in English).

Experience in several of the following fields is mandatory:

(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

(10) writing of publications, reports, and proposals

(11) communication and presentation skills

Interested and highly qualified candidates are encouraged to send their

application to Prof. Otto Dopfer ([log in to unmask]), including a

cover letter, a CV (including a 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. 

Only highly self-motivated people are encouraged to apply.

Evaluation of the applications will begin at January 25 (2016) and will

continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is April 1st (2016)

but this is to some extent negotiable.

Berlin is an international city and offers an exciting scientific and cultural environment.

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