Postdoc: Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics & Anion Microscope

Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, extendable to 48 months; starts with salary depending on PhD status (£32,080–£47,389 p.a.).

The project builds an Anion Reaction Microscope for time-resolved imaging of ultrafast nuclear dynamics, with opportunities for collaboration and career development.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have (or be about to) complete a PhD in physical chemistry, chemical physics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more of: mass spectrometry techniques, ultrafast spectroscopy, charged particle detection/imaging, and/or scientific instrument development.

Responsibilities

• Design and commissioning of the anion reaction microscope.
• Development of femtosecond laser beamlines.
• Scientific investigations into nuclear dynamics of photodetachment from prototypical anions.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Charged particle detection

Scientific instrument development

Education

PhD in physical chemistry / chemical physics / AMO physics or closely related discipline

Job description

University of Nottingham invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, extendable to 48 months; starts with salary depending on PhD status (£32,080–£47,389 p.a.).

The project builds an Anion Reaction Microscope for time-resolved imaging of ultrafast nuclear dynamics, with opportunities for collaboration and career development.