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, combustion
chemistry, low temperature condensed phase, UHV technology, pulsed
laser systems, four wave mixing schemes, pulsed lasers, labview.
1 Position: Reaction Dynamics & Combustion Chemistry (Gas Phase). The
prime directive of the experiments is to investigate the formation of
carbonaceous molecules (PAHs) in combustion systems exploiting crossed
molecular beams along with mass spectrometry and ion imaging (Hawaii)
and a pyrolytic micro reactor (Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley
Laboratory).
1 Position: Astrochemistry (Condensed Phase). The goal of these
experiments is to probe the formation of complex organic molecules
(COMs) in star forming regions via the interaction of ionizing radiation
(charged particles; VUV) with ices exploiting a surface science machine
along with reflectron time of flight mass spectrometry (Re-TOF);
structural isomers are identified selectively by utilizing single photon
tunable vacuum ultraviolet light generated by four wave mixing processes.
1 Position: Planetary Sciences (Condensed Phase). The primary interest
of these studies is to explore the formation and destruction of water on
the Moon via interaction of the Solar Wind with silicates.
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]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>]. Applicants must demonstrate their capability
to prepare manuscripts for publications independently. The review of
applications will start January 1, 2017, and continues until the
position is filled. A description of our current research group can be
found at http://www.chem.hawaii.edu/Bil301/welcome.html.
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