Postdoc: Laboratory Astrochemistry on Interstellar Surfaces

Natural Sciences - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi; Motorvejskryds Aarhus Vest; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Sciences - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi at Aarhus University is inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in laboratory astrochemistry under supervision of Prof. Liv Hornekær.

The successful candidate will work with ERC Synergy IRAstro and InterCat centers, using STM, TPD and RAIRS to study molecule formation on dust grain analog surfaces under ultra-high vacuum and low-temperature conditions, closely collaborating with theoreticians and other experimental groups.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or a related field.
• Experience with surface science experiments and UHV is required.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Map catalytic pathways and reaction rates on interstellar dust grain analogue surfaces using STM, TPD, and RAIRS.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot on various experimental UHV setups.
• Participate in maintenance of the group laboratories.
• Data analysis and writing scientific publications.
• Supervision of PhD, Master and bachelor students.
• Project administration, such as writing reports etc.

Skills

Experimental surface science

UHV techniques

Catalysis on surfaces

Atomic-scale characterization

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

Natural Sciences - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi at Aarhus University is inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in laboratory astrochemistry under supervision of Prof. Liv Hornekær.

The successful candidate will work with ERC Synergy IRAstro and InterCat centers, using STM, TPD and RAIRS to study molecule formation on dust grain analog surfaces under ultra-high vacuum and low-temperature conditions, closely collaborating with theoreticians and other experimental groups.