TWO RA and TWO PhD positions at Heriot-Watt University
Please see below advertisements for RA and PhD positions on each
of two separate projects recently funded by EPSRC:
(1) Dynamics of Reactions at the Surfaces of Liquids and Self-
assembled Monolayers
(being announced here for the first time - closing date 5 September)
and
(2) Polarisation Spectroscopy: A highly promising new tool for the
study of collisional energy transfer
(advertised recently but still open - closing date 31 August)
Informal enquiries for any of the positions should be made to:
Prof K G McKendrick, Tel +44 - (0)131 451 3109, FAX +44 -(0)131
451 3180 E-mail: [log in to unmask]
or
Dr M L Costen, Tel +44 - (0)131 451 8197, FAX +44 -(0)131 451
3180 E-mail: [log in to unmask]
It would be appreciated if you could bring these to the attention of
suitable candidates.
Regards,
Ken McKendrick
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(1) DYNAMICS OF REACTIONS AT THE SURFACES OF LIQUIDS
AND SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS
(a) EPSRC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
A research associate position is available for up to 3 years from 1st
October 2005 to join a novel and innovative EPSRC-funded project
in physical chemistry / chemical physics.
You will investigate the largely unstudied but profoundly important
field of gas-liquid interfacial reactions. You will use a unique, laser-
based approach to the generation of gas-phase reactants and state-
specific spectroscopic detection of the nascent products. You will
also apply similar methods to reactions at gas-SAM (self-assembled
monolayer) interfaces, which act as important models of gas-liquid
interfaces with controllable structural features. You will aid the
interpretation of the experiments through molecular dynamics
simulations of the structures of the condensed phase surfaces. The
work will be carried out as part of a multidisciplinary team, with
complementary skills in the experimental investigation of the
dynamics of chemical reactions, molecular dynamics simulations of
condensed phases, and chemical synthesis of custom-designed
liquids and SAMs.
You should have a PhD in a relevant area of Chemical Physics /
Physical Chemistry. Experience with lasers and/or vacuum
technology would be an advantage.
Salary will be on the RA1A scale at Point 6 or above (£21,640-
£29,128) depending on prior experience
For application details please contact the Human Resources Office,
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS tel 0131 451 3475 (24
hours) Minicom 0131 451 8212 [log in to unmask] quoting Ref 127/05/J
Closing date: 5 September
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(b) EPSRC PROJECT STUDENTSHIP
A PhD studentship is also available on this project for 3 years from
1st October 2005.
Maintenance payment will be at the standard EPSRC rate. Fees are
covered at the UK Home / EU student level.
Well motivated students with an Honours degree in Chemistry /
Chemical Physics / Physics at 1st / upper 2nd class, or equivalent,
are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 5 September
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(2) POLARISATION SPECTROSCOPY: A HIGHLY PROMISING
NEW TOOL FOR THE STUDY OF COLLISIONAL ENERGY
TRANSFER
(a) EPSRC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
A research associate position is available from 1st October 2005 to
join an exciting new EPSRC- funded project in physical chemistry /
chemical physics. The appointment will be for one year in the first
instance with a strong expectation of extension up to a maximum
total of three years.
The aim is to improve the understanding of the forces that act during
collisions between molecules. In particular, we seek to probe more
incisively the role of long-range attractive forces in collisions of
important small free radicals (NO, OH and CH) with the collision
partners typically found in flames, plasmas, and other relevant
environments. This will be achieved through a joint experimental and
theoretical program. The experimental approach is based on a novel
application of the non-linear optical technique of polarisation
spectroscopy. This method has unique properties as a sensitive
probe of collisions that cause re-orientation and re-alignment of the
plane of molecular rotation. You will be expected to develop the
experimental methods, and contribute to improved theoretical
models for the extraction of the results from the experimental data.
You will also be involved in the interpretation of the observations in
terms of a range of theoretical models of the collision dynamics.
You should have a PhD in a relevant area of Chemical Physics /
Physical Chemistry. Experience with lasers and/or vacuum
technology would be an advantage.
Salary will be on the RA1A scale at Point 6 or above (£21,640-
£29,128) depending on prior experience.
Closing date: 31 August 2005.
For application details please contact the Human Resources Office,
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS tel 0131 451 3475 (24
hours) Minicom 0131 451 8212 [log in to unmask] quoting Ref 106/05/J.
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(b) EPSRC PROJECT STUDENTSHIP
A PhD studentship is also available on this project for 3 years from
1st October 2005.
Maintenance payment will be at the standard EPSRC rate. Fees are
covered at the UK Home / EU student level.
Well motivated students with an Honours degree in Chemistry /
Chemical Physics / Physics at 1st / upper 2nd class, or equivalent,
are encouraged to apply. Enquiries should be made to:
The closing date for applications is 31 August, 2005.
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