A PhD position is available in the group of Andre Fielicke at the
Institute for Optics and Atomic Physics / Technical University
Berlin for 3 years.
We apply spectroscopic tools for the investigation of strongly bound
clusters in the gas phase to elucidate their geometric (and
electronic) structures. Our main target is to obtain a fundamental
understanding for the often unusual chemical properties of
nano-scale materials. The geometric and electronic structures of
small clusters differ from those of bulk material, and they can have
surprising properties, as, for example, demonstrated by the
catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles. We are focusing on the
investigation of the relationships between chemical properties,
structure and charge state for small metal and metal oxide clusters
(containing typically less than 20 atoms) with the aim of better
understanding heterogeneous catalytic reactions on a molecular
level. Insights into the structural properties of the clusters and
cluster complexes are obtained by infrared and other spectroscopic
techniques in combination with theoretical calculations.
The position (TV-L 13, 67%) is within the research project “Anion
photoelectron circular dichroism of chiral metal cluster complexes”.
The student will make use of state-of-the-art molecular beam and
laser spectroscopic techniques. Applications are welcome from
candidates with a diploma or masters degree (or equivalent) in
Physics, Chemistry or a related subject and with experiences in the
fields of molecular spectroscopy, UV lasers, vacuum technology, mass
spectrometry.
Your application should include a cover letter, CV, certificates,
transcripts. If you need more details about the position or the
application process please contact Dr. André Fielicke
([log in to unmask]). Tel: +49 30 314 23023.
Application Deadline: 20 May 2016
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Prof. Dr. André Fielicke
Institut fuer Optik und Atomare Physik
Technische Universitaet Berlin
Sekr. EW 3-1
Hardenbergstrasse 36
D-10623 Berlin
Germany
email: [log in to unmask]http://fielicke.lmsu.tu-berlin.de
tel.: +49 (0)30 314 23023
fax.: +49 (0)30 314 23018
office: Eugene Wigner building (EW) 327
