At the FELIX free electron laser facility, a PhD position is available for work in the field of
Laboratory Astrochemistry
in particular, to study the structure and spectroscopy of gas-phase photo-products of polyaromatic molecules using the Free Electron Laser ‘FELIX’.
Job description: FELIX is the Free Electron Laser facility at FOM Rijnhuizen providing intense tunable infrared radiation to users from around the world. The in-house user group of Prof. Jos Oomens has developed a successful program applying the FELIX radiation to IR action spectroscopy on dilute gas-phase samples, including mass-selected molecular ions. For these experiments, the IR beamline is coupled to different ion trapping mass spectrometers.
Polyaromatic hydrocarbon molecules (PAHs) are now generally accepted to occur abundantly in interstellar environments, evidenced by IR emission bands observed from a great variety of astronomical objects. UV excitation is an essential step in the proposed IR emission process. It is also known that PAHs undergo photo-dissociation under UV irradiation and it is thus likely that such photo-products also occur in space. However, to date little is known about the photo-chemistry of PAHs and the spectral properties of the products formed. In this project we will investigate the PAH photoproduct structures by IR spectroscopy using the FELIX. This project forms an integral part of the recently started Dutch Astrochemistry Network funded by NWO, see www.nwo.nl/astrochemistry
Requirements
• Master’s degree in physical chemistry, experimental physics or astrochemistry
• Laboratory skills
• Interest in astrophysical questions
• Some experience in mass spectrometry and/or gas-phase (laser) spectroscopy is desired.
• Experience with (quantum-chemical) molecular modeling is an advantage
Information: for further information see www.rijnhuizen.nl or contact Prof. J. Oomens (+31 30 6096999 / [log in to unmask]).
Employment conditions: FOM offers a stimulating work environment in an area of applied, forefront research. When fulfilling a PhD position at FOM, you will get the status of junior scientist. You will have an employment contract for the duration of 4 years and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. The gross monthly salary starts with € 2037,- in the first year and increases to € 2610,- in the fourth year of your employment. The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of year bonus of 8.33%. A high-quality training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. The research has to result in a thesis at the end of the four year term with FOM. The position is available immediately. Employment conditions are laid down in the ‘CAO onderzoek¬instellingen’ and can be consulted at the FOM website www.fom.nl under ‘FOM personeel (NED) or FOM personnel (ENG)’.
Application: Your letter of application with resume can be sent to Karijn Heling, FOM Institute for Plasma Physics, P.O. Box 1207, 3430 BE Nieuwegein, The Netherlands or by e-mail: [log in to unmask] Please note ‘vac. no 10/007 in your application letter.
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