PhD position in Physical Chemistry
The Science Institute
University of Iceland
Applications are invited for
a PhD position in Physical Chemistry at the Science Institute, University of
Iceland, for the project: Controlled electron induced cross-linking of
self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for carbon membrane production and
functionalization.
The PhD position is is a full
time position for three years and is financed by the University of Iceland
Research Fund. Supervisor is Dr. Oddur Ingólfsson, Professor in Physical
Chemistry at the Faculty of Physical Sciences.
The project focuses on low
energy electron induced dissociation of modified precursor molecules for carbon
nano-membrane production (CNM) from self-assembled monolayer (SAMs). In this
context we seek to design precursor molecules in such a way that site
selectivity may be achieved in cross linking these SAMs for the production of
CNMs, and at the same time we seek to enhance the efficiency of the cross
linking process.
The project is a collaboration
between Prof. Ingólfsson at the University of Iceland that will supervise and
provide all facilities for studies of electron interaction with the respective monomer
units in the gas phase, and Prof. Gölzhauser from Universität Bielefeld that
will supervise and provide the facilities and expertise needed for the CNM
production and characterization. Prof. Terfort at the Goethe-Universität
Frankfurt will supply the facilities, expertise and man-power needed to
synthesize the compounds to be studied.
The successful candidate is expected to
spend about 2/3 of the duration of this process at the Science Institute of the
University of Iceland, in Reykjavík, Iceland and about 1/3 at the Universität
Bielefeld, in Germany.
We seek a highly motivated student
with a M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics or related fields. Experience with HV
and/or UHV experimental techniques and charge particle optics are preferable. Good
English writing and speaking skills are required.
For further information
regarding this position contact: Prof. Oddur Ingólfsson, [log in to unmask].
Application
deadline is January 9th 2017, the selected candidate is expected to
start as soon as possible. Please apply for the position HIxxx here: http://english.hi.is/vacancies_list
I.
Cover Letter listing the applicants interest on the
project
II.
Curriculum Vitae
III.
Copies of university diplomas (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) with
clear indication of subjects and grade classification
IV.
List of publication and presentations (also in
preparation)
V.
Names
and contact information for 2-3 individuals that can provide references
All applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been taken. Appointments to the University of Iceland do take into account the Equal Rights Project of the University of Iceland.
Salary is according to the wage contract by the minister of finance and appropriate trade union.
At the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences 380 people are
employed in research and teaching. The School offers an international
environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing
each year. Currently 25% of all employees and postgraduate students are
international. There are around 2200 students at the School, divided into six
faculties, thereof are 350 graduate students and 150 doctoral students.
Research institutes at the school are the Science Institute that divides into
the Institute of Earth Sciences and Institute of Physical Sciences, Institute
of Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Research Institute and the
Institute for Sustainability Studies which is an interdisciplinary
institute and belongs to the five schools of the University of Iceland.
The University of Iceland is the largest teaching, research and science institute in Iceland and is ranked among the top 250 universities in the world by Times Higher Education.
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