The Reaction Dynamics Group, Department of Chemistry, University of
Hawai'i at Manoa, invites applications for three postdoctoral positions.
The appointment period is initially for one year, but can be renewed
annually based on availability of funds and satisfactory progress.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Successful
applicants should have a strong background in one or more of the
following: experimental reaction dynamics, molecular beams, low
temperature condensed phase, soft matter, UHV technology, pulsed laser
systems. Programming experience in labview is desirable. A description
of our current research group can be found at
http://www.chem.hawaii.edu/Bil301/welcome.html.
Position I: Reaction Dynamics. The prime directive of the experiments is
to investigate the formation of carbonaceous and silicon-bearing
molecules in extreme environments ranging from combustion flames, CVD
processes, and interstellar/circumstellar environments exploiting the
crossed molecular beams method.
Position II: Soft Matter & Material Sciences. The main objective of
these experimental studies is to explore the fundamental mechanisms
and electron transfer processes involved in the reaction and ignition of
prototype boron-based energetic ionic liquids (EILs) doped with
passivated nanoparticles in levitated droplets.
Position III: Planetary Chemistry. The goal of these experiments is to
probe the formation of water and/or hydroxyl radicals via interaction of
the solar wind particles such as keV protons and deuterons with
silicates at lunar temperatures. Reaction products will be probed via
condensed phase spectroscopy and photoionization of the subliming
molecules.
Solid communication skills in English (written, oral), a publication
record in internationally circulated, peer-reviewed journals, and
willingness to work in a team are mandatory. Only self-motivated and
energetic candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of
interest, three letters of recommendation, CV, and publication list to
Prof. Ralf I. Kaiser, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at
Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822-2275, USA [[log in to unmask]]. Applicants must
demonstrate their capability to prepare manuscripts for publications
independently. The review of applications will start October 15, 2015,
and continues until the position is filled.
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