Within the Max Planck – Radboud University Center for Infrared Free Electron Laser Spectroscopy a PhD Position (m/f/d) – Vibrational Dynamics in Metal Cluster Complexes is available.
The position is located at the Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) of the Max Planck Society in Berlin (Germany) in the “Spectroscopy and Chemistry of Metal Cluster Complexes” group that is part of the Department of Molecular Physics. The PhD student will closely collaborate with our partners at the FELIX Laboratory of the Radboud University Nijmegen (The Netherlands) in joint experimental studies at both institutions.
The initial employment term will be for three years.
The PhD project aims to study vibrational relaxation processes in gas-phase complexes of transition metal clusters via time-resolved spectroscopies. The project will build upon existing and to-be-designed experimental setups to characterize metal cluster complexes via the combination of mass spectrometry and laser spectroscopy, in particular utilizing the different Infrared Free Electron Lasers (IR-FELs) that are available at both institutions, FHI and FELIX laboratory. We hope for a candidate with an articulate interest in setting up new experimental installations for unique time-resolved studies employing IR-FELs.
The successful candidate can apply for membership in the International Max Planck Research School for Elementary Processes in Physical Chemistry, if interested, and can expect a comprehensive and well-structured training in modern, physicochemical research methods.
Your profile
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or a related discipline. Considered candidates must be able to work independently and as part of an international team. A working knowledge of the English language is also essential.
Experience with any of the following techniques is desirable, but not essential:
- Pulsed laser systems
- Time-resolved spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- High vacuum instrumentation
- Anion photoelectron spectroscopy
- programming for data analysis or instrument automation and data acquisition (e.g. Python, Igor Pro, Matlab, Origin, Labview, Epics)
The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore the Max Planck Society aims to increase the participation of women in research. Therefore, applications by women are particularly welcome. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Your application
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a letter of motivation, and the contact details of at least two referees. Applications are only accepted via our application portal until June 30, 2023.
Inquiries can be sent to Dr. André Fielicke by email: fielicke@fhi-berlin.mpg.de
We are looking forward to your application!
More details about the Max Planck – Radboud University Center for Infrared Free Electron Laser Spectroscopy.
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