The Reaction
Dynamics Group, Department of
Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, invites applications
for postdoctoral
positions in the areas of i) gas phase reaction dynamics and
combustion
chemistry, ii) condensed phase chemistry (astrochemistry), and
iii) planetary
sciences (water formation on the Moon). The prime directive of the
experimental
gas phase studies is to investigate the formation of polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) in extreme environments (combustion systems;
deep space) exploiting
crossed molecular beams along with mass spectrometry (QMS; ReTOF)
and ion
imaging (Hawaii) and a pyrolytic micro reactor (Advanced Light
Source, Lawrence
Berkeley Laboratory). The condensed phase (ice) studies aim to
untangle the
formation of complex organic molecules on interstellar
nanoparticles by
ionizing radiation exploiting fragment free photoionization
techniques. The
planetary science project seeks to elucidate the formation of
water on the
lunar surface. For each position, the appointment period is
initially for one
year, but can be renewed annually based on availability of
funds and
satisfactory progress. The salary is competitive and commensurate
with
experience. Successful applicants should have a strong background
in one or
more of the following: experimental reaction dynamics, molecular
beams,
combustion chemistry, UHV technology, pulsed laser systems, low
temperature
chemistry. Solid communication skills in English (written, oral),
a publication
record in internationally circulated, peer-reviewed journals, and
willingness
to work in a team are mandatory. Only self-motivated and
energetic
candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of
interest, three
letters of recommendation, CV, and publication list to Prof. Ralf
I. Kaiser, Department
of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
96822-2275, USA [[log in to unmask]].
The review of
applications will start October 1, 2018 and continues until the
positions are filled.
A description of our current research group can be found at
http://www.chem.hawaii.edu/Bil301new/index.html