Dear Colleagues,
Can you please let any suitable candidates know about the following
PhD positions at the University of Edinburgh, both positions are
available immediately. The first position is fully funded (stipend and
fees) for UK/EU citizens (or students who have spent at least 3 years
in the UK). The second position is fully funded for UK citizens (or
students who have spent at least 3 years in the UK).
Thank you,
Eleanor Campbell

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PhD Position in Time-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Fullerenes
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This 3 year project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, will expand on
initial investigations (recently published in PRL 108, 173401) to
study the properties of so-called Superatom Molecular Orbitals (SAMOs)
for a range of hollow fullerene-based molecular systems
(functionalized fullerenes, endohedral fullerenes, small carbon
nanotubes). The aim will be to understand how the properties of the
orbitals can be tuned by modifying the fullerene cage, ultimately
leading to the development of materials with specific electronic
properties. The project will combine experiment and theory. Advanced
experimental techniques such as velocity map imaging photoelectron
spectroscopy using amplified,wavelength-tunable fs laser pulses will
be used to probe the properties of the SAMO excited states. The
experimental work will be complemented by theoretical calculations of
photoelectron angular distributions using time-dependent density
functional theory.
You should have, or be expecting to achieve, a first or upper second
class Honours degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, physics or chemical
physics.
Please address informal enquiries to Prof. Eleanor Campbell
([log in to unmask]). For the formal application procedure see:
www.chem.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate_research/apply.html.

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PhD Position in the Development of a Graphene-Based Nanoparticle Detector
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This 3 year project concerns proof-of-principle experiments to
determine whether a suspended graphene membrane can be used to produce
a sensitive neutral particle detector. The project will involve
constructing a mass-selected cluster ion beam to test the response of
graphene membranes in UHV to mass-selected species. The experiments
will allow the detection principle and also the detection limit of the
sensor to be tested as well as any necessary restrictions on particle
velocity or constituents. Mass selected neutral particles (e.g.
fullerenes) will then be used to demonstrate neutral particle
detection. The neutral particle detector can be combined with fs laser
ablation of nanoparticles to obtain depth profiling, thus allowing
both the mass of neutral particles and their elemental make-up to be
determined. The project will be carried out in collaboration with
theoretical and experimental groups based in Sweden and Korea.
You should have, or be expecting to achieve, a first or upper second
class Honours degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, physics or chemical
physics.
Please address informal enquiries to Prof. Eleanor Campbell
([log in to unmask]). For the formal application procedure see:
www.chem.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate_research/apply.html



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Eleanor E.B. Campbell FRS
Head of School of Chemistry
Professor of Physical Chemistry
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh EH9 3JJ

Tel: +44(0)131 650 4729
Fax: +44(0)131 650 6453

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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