The Reaction Dynamics Group, Department of Chemistry,
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, invites applications for a
postdoctoral
position in the area of material and combustion science. The
primary
objective of this project is
to unravel the fundamental
reaction
mechanisms and kinetics involved in the oxidation of levitated
droplets of JP-10
(exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene) jet fuel, doped with
prototype classes of
metal-based additives [pre-stressed aluminum (Al), α-aluminum
hydride (AlH3),
and reactive metal nanopowders (RMNP)]. 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, pulsed
Raman
spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, photo ionization, pulsed-probe
experiments, combustion
chemistry, UHV technology, pulsed laser systems. 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 August
1, 2019, and continues until
the
position is filled. A description of our current research can be
found at
https://www.uhmreactiondynamics.org/.