PhD student in Experimental Studies at DESIREE of Mutual Neutralisation
Reactions relevant to Planetary Atmospheres
Ref. No. SU FV-1128-18 *at the Department of Physics
<http://www.fysik.su.se/english/>. Closing date: 24 April 2018.*
The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center
and has approximately 240 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level
and 90 graduate students. There are four research subjects within the
postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Physics and
Medical Radiation Physics. These subjects span over several research
groups with different research activities. For information about the
Department of Physics, see: www.fysik.su.se/english
<http://www.fysik.su.se/english/>.
*Project description **
*Subject: Physics or Chemical Physics.
Charge-, energy-, and mass transfer processes are fundamental in nature.
They are important in essentially all chemical reactions, and it is
critically important to understand the mechanisms that underlie these
types of reactions and to know their rates. Such work has been severely
hampered by difficulties to isolate atomic or molecular ions in single
quantum states or to study collisions with molecules with many internal
degrees of freedom. At DESIREE (www.desiree-infrastructure.com
<https://www.desiree-infrastructure.com/>), a new and unique
experimental facility located at Stockholm University, cutting-edge
techniques are now available allowing studies of quantum-state resolved
reactions with atomic and small molecular ions, and reactions with
internally cold complex molecular ions. We will control internal ion
excitation energies and collision energies from the meV to the keV range
to mimic reactions in planetary atmospheres, shock waves, and combustion
plasmas.
This project will undertake studies to support recently identified
promising areas of research into atomic and molecular plasmas./
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/Air-plasmas related to both laser-ignition and plasma-assisted combustion./
A recently demonstrated technique of laser-induced ignition for an
aircraft combustion system has attracted funding with the aim of both
optimising and modelling the ignition process. However, modelling of the
phenomena leading to avalanche and breakdown has so far proven to be a
considerable challenge due to the unknown effects from oxygen anions,
e.g. O2- and O-, during the avalanche phase. Data on the critical air
ionization chemistry involving such oxygen ions, e.g. ionisation
reducing processes like MN with the dominant cations, O+, NO+, etc, must
be obtained and characterised if the chemistry of the pre-ionization
processes are to be understood.
The successful candidate will undertake research conducted primarily
using the DESIREE facility, a newly designated Swedish National
Infrastructure Facility, and although predominantly experimental in
nature, the project also involves using theoretical models of the mutual
neutralisation reaction to model the experimental observations.
We would also like to make students aware of the possibility to apply to
the open positions within any field of Experimental or Theoretical
Physics, advertised by the Physics Department (reference number SU
FV-1101-18 and SU FV-1102-18 respectively).
*Education at the research level*
A PhD education at Stockholm University is four years (48 months). The
4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one
year of course work. The position may be extended by up to one year if
up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the
contract. The PhD student is employed (“doktorandanställning”) during
the studies, with a monthly salary starting at SEK 25 300.
*Qualification requirements**
*In order to meet /the general entry requirements/, the applicant must
have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at
least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the
second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden
or elsewhere. In order to be accepted as a PhD student in Physics or
Theoretical Physics a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required. The
studies must include 60 credits of second-cycle courses in physics out
of which at least 15 credits correspond to a second-cycle degree
project. The degree project does not have to have been examined at the
application deadline, but work corresponding to half a semester of
full-time studies should have been devoted to it. For the subject
Chemical Physics courses in chemistry may replace the required physics
courses. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for
applications.
*Selection**
*The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their
capacity to benefit from the training. The successful applicant will be
selected based on documented theoretical and experimental knowledge
relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific theory and
method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills.
Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are
encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate
qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the
applicants. We seek a self-motivated candidate with good analytical
abilities and skilled in English.
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are
available at: www.su.se/rules
<http://www.su.se/rules/book-2/education-at-phd-level-research/admission-regulations-for-doctoral-studies-at-stockholm-university-1.270190>.
*Terms of employment**
*Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle
programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. The term of the
initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended
for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of
employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time
study. Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own
education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration
corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position. Please note
that admission decisions cannot be appealed. Stockholm University
strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal
opportunities for all.
*Contact*
For more information, please contact Ass. Prof. Richard Thomas,
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Further information about the position can be obtained from Prof.
Per-Erik Tegnér, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
*Union representatives**
*Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and
Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> (SEKO), and PhD student representative,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
*Application*
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment
system by clicking the "Apply" button. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with
the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before
the deadline.Please include the following information with your application
* Your contact details and personal data
* Your highest degree
* Your language skills
* Contact details for 2–3 references*/
*Important: */*/Your academic referees should send us recommendation
letters no later than April 24, 2018, via e-mail to:
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<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and state in the subject
line: SU FV-1128-18 + name of the applicant./
and, in addition, please include the following documents
* Cover letter
* CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list
of degree projects/theses
* Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the
advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question
* Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general
and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
* Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).
The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions –
Applicants
<http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/instructions-applicants>.
*You are welcome to apply!
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