Dear All,
Please see below details of a PDRA position avaialble until July 31st 2012
to study 2D-IR spectroscopy of biomolecules.
Best wishes,
Neil Hunt
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position in the
group of Dr. Neil Hunt - Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde
- employing ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy in the study of physical,
chemical and biological processes. Funded by a high-profile European
Commission grant, the project will produce real-time "molecular movies" of
chemical and biological reactions via 2D-IR methods. It is anticipated
that this work will provide vital new insights into the fundamental
processes underpinning chemistry, molecular physics and biology.
Motivated and enthusiastic candidates are sought to join the
multidimensional infrared spectroscopy group at Strathclyde. Appointments
will be for up to two years and a PhD in physical chemistry, chemical
physics, biological physics, biological chemistry or a related discipline
is required. The project is ideally suited to those with experience in the
use of lasers, spectroscopy, ultrafast techniques, molecular dynamics or
biophysical chemistry, with scope existing for projects to be tailored to
the interests of the individual. Elements of computational simulation or
modelling can also be introduced, should the candidate be interested. As a
group, we have a strong multidisciplinary ethos and all of our projects
involve collaborations with other groups and Universities; the post will
offer the opportunity to travel to collaborating laboratories and national
facilities for experimental visits.
The multidimensional infrared spectroscopy group at Strathclyde is one of
only two groups that have pioneered the exciting new technique of 2D-IR
spectroscopy in the UK. Currently, we have around 8 group members and are
supported by in excess of £2.2M of active grant funding. Our research
interests include applications of ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy to
biological processes, including NO sensing and protein-ligand
interactions. We also apply ultrafast spectroscopy methods to study
chemical reactions and we were the first group worldwide to observe the
vibrational relaxation dynamics of a reactive intermediate. Other
interests include the dynamics of self assembly in supramolecular systems
and the photochemistry of enzyme model compounds.
For more information please see
http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r602010.htm
or contact Neil Hunt ([log in to unmask])
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