Dear colleagues,

Can you bring this PhD position on laboratory astrophysics to the
attention of suitable candidates?

Thanks in advance,

Ewine van Dishoeck
Harold Linnartz




                PhD position Solid-state Laboratory Astrophysics
               ===================================================

         Raymond and Beverly Sackler Laboratory for Astrophysics
          Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, the Netherlands

                       Deadline: September 20, 2012


 A 4-yr PhD position is available at the Raymond and Beverly Sackler
 Laboratory for Astrophysics of Leiden Observatory.  The research
 concerns the simulation of the chemical processes that take place on
 the surfaces of dust grains in star- and planet-forming regions in
 interstellar space. This research will make use of fully operational
 state-of-the-art UHV surface science experiments in which interstellar ice
 analogues at temperatures of 10-90 K are bombarded with atoms and/or UV
 radiation (see www.laboratory-astrophysics.eu for more information).

 The focus within this PhD project will be on nitrogen-containing
 molecules. The laboratory experiments are directly linked to astronomical
 observations on complex organic molecules from the Atacama
 Large Millimeter Array. The research will be directed by
 Prof. E.F. van Dishoeck and Prof. H. Linnartz.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a background in
 instrumentation, experimental physics, physical chemistry, surface
 science or laboratory based astrophysics.

 Applications should include a curriculum vitae (with a list of grades
 for exams), as well as a brief statement of research
 experience. Applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to
 be uploaded to the website. Review of applications will start on
 September 20, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  The
 starting date for the position is flexible, and can be anytime between
 late 2012 and spring 2013. The position is open to students of all
 nationalities with the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy,
 physics or chemistry.

 Web site for submission: http://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2012/dishoecklab/

 Email address for inquiries: [log in to unmask] and
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 More information about Leiden Observatory can be found at:
 http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/

 and information about the present astrochemistry program is available from
 http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/~ewine
 http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/WISH
 http://www.laboratory-astrophysics.eu

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