Review of applications will start January 1, 2017 and will remain open until filled.
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, USAralfk@hawaii.edu. 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.