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Professional Specialist Princeton University Princeton, NJ, 08544 Duties and Responsibilities Professional Specialist The Princeton University Department of Chemistry seeks a candidate at the Professional Specialist rank in the research group of Professor Herschel Rabitz. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in experimental physical chemistry or a related field with additional postdoctoral experience using optical frequency combs (OFC) for quantum control. Besides this experimental background, the specialist is also required to be fully familiar with theoretical principles of quantum control, including landscapes and their physical and mathematical interpretations. Particular laboratory skills include knowledge and experience in performing closed-loop optimizations by pulse shaping using the forced optimal covariance adaptive learning (FOCAL) technique. Experience is required in microscopy and the handling of biochemicals including light-sensitive fluorescent proteins. The candidate must be familiar with the technique of lock-in amplification with radio-frequency electro-optic modulators in the context of zero-frequency carrier to envelope phase-stabilized OFC. Moreover, the ability to use the pulse shaping technique for spatial coherent focusing of light in condensed media is required. The candidate must also have experience in using mid-power NIR laser diodes for tailored incoherent multispectral control of lanthanide-based upconverting phosphors as well as of multi-species photokinetics. Finally, the candidate should have strong experience in using femtosecond optical pulses to study the coherent and incoherent dynamics of resonant plasmons in gold nanorods. Experience with synthesis and characterization of gold nanorods is necessary. Additional experience is required in electronics design for high SNR measurements including the programming, and the assembly and debugging of microcontrollers for the operation of specially designed laboratory equipment. Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8401 and submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. APPLICATION DEADLINE - Applicants must apply by September 29, 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST. THIS IS A TERM APPOINTMENT FOR SIX MONTHS Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Education Ph.D. in experimental physical chemistry or a related field To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html