A postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of Ian Harrison at the
Department of Chemistry, University of Virginia (UVa). The research
project is aimed at characterizing the transition states of catalytically
important, activated gas-surface reactions on metals with high spatial
resolution. In short, to characterize reactivity locally at the “active
sites” of catalysis. The research will employ effusive molecular beams and
low temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) to define reactive
transition state properties at step sites and terrace sites on single
crystal metal surfaces. Related work is discussed in,
"Using Effusive Molecular Beams and Microcanonical Unimolecular Rate
Theory to Characterize CH4 Dissociation on Pt(111)," J. Phys. Chem. B.
110, 6705-6713 (2006).
Further information is available at the research group website,
http://faculty.virginia.edu/harrison/
Prospective candidates should have ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) experience, be
familiar with basic surface science techniques, and ideally have
experience with UHV-STM and/or molecular beams. A Ph.D. in Chemistry,
Physics or a related field is required. The position is available
immediately for a duration of one year, annually renewable for up to two
additional years upon mutual agreement. The position includes a
competitive salary and benefits. UVa postdoc employment details are
available at, http://www.virginia.edu/vprgs/postdoc/policies.html .
Charlottesville, Va is widely considered to be great place to live,
http://www.virginia.edu/exploring.html
Interested candidates should apply by sending a CV and the names and
contact information for 3 references to [log in to unmask] . Review of
applications will begin Oct. 15th but the position will remain open until
filled. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and is strongly committed to building diversity within its
community.
Professor Ian Harrison
Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400319
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4319
Phone:(434) 924-3639
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
http://www.virginia.edu/chem/
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