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We currently have an open PhD position for the project “Dynamics in Helium Nanodroplets”

This project investigates the electronic excitation and photoionization of species dissolved in superfluid helium nanodroplets in order to gain a more profound understanding of the mechanisms governing the dynamics in this finite size quantum liquid. In addition, we plan to make use of the special characteristics of the helium solvent to study fundamental properties of embedded systems, for example electron transfer, or to probe the potential energy surfaces of large molecular systems. To achieve these goals experiments in both the time and frequency domain are performed using nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems in combination with state-of-the-art ion- and electron-imaging techniques. In addition, experiments are planned at the XUV free electron laser in Trieste (Italy) that is current being constructed and is expected to become operational in 2009. More detailed information on the project can be found HERE.

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative person with a masters degree iin physics or physical chemistry to work on this project. The successful candidate is expected to make active contributions to the research that is being carried out in a small team. Experience with lasers systems, vacuum equipment or imaging techniques is desirable but not required. The position will be for a maximum period of 4 years, with a starting salary of CHF 50'000 per annum.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV, grade transcripts, and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Marcel Drabbels at Marcel.Drabbels@epfl.ch



Ph.D. position

A doctoral position is available starting in January 2008 in the Surface Dynamics group (Prof. R. Beck) of the Laboratory of Molecular Physical Chemistry (LCPM). Our research uses state-of-the art laser techniques to probe reactive processes at the gas-surface interface through quantum-state-resolved measurements. We are exploring technologically relevant surface reactions such methane chemisorption used for hydrogen production or the reaction of silane on a silicon surface used for molecular beam epitaxy of semiconductor films. A new project, which will investigate the adsorption and reactions of vibrationally excited water on solid surfaces, is planned for 2008. For further details see: http://isic2.epfl.ch/page63433-en.html

We are looking for highly motivated and experimentally talented physicists or physical chemists possibly with experience in laser spectroscopy, surface science, and/or computer interfacing of experiments. Starting salary is 50,000.- SFr in the first year. Doctoral positions are limited to 4 years. Interested candidates should send a CV, grade transcripts, two letters of recommendation or names and contact information of two references and a copy of their diploma/masters thesis to: Rainer.Beck@epfl.ch

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Nagoya University
PhD positions available at the Department of Chemistry, Nagoya University, Japan
Job Number: 4003035
Date Posted: 03/13/2008
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description
Several PhD positions are available immediately at the Department of Chemistry, Nagoya University, Japan within the framework of a newly established Global-COE (Global Center of Excellence) devoted to the “Elucidation and Design of Materials and Molecular Functions”.

17 Research groups are involved in this new Global-COE from a wide range of topics like (1) “Highly Efficient Chemical Synthesis” through selective molecular catalysis; (2) “Use of Polymer Science for Development of Molecules with Novel Properties and Functions” including higher-order structure control for polymers and supramolecules; (3) “Development of Molecules with New Functions Through Nanochemistry” for nanocarbons, thin films, and supramolecular materials; and (4) “Chemical Aspects of Life Science” for understanding the complexity of biological phenomena from a chemical viewpoint.

More detailed information can be found in the web page

http://gcoe.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp

This Global-COE will develop young global research leaders responsible for the future of materials science through comprehensive and world-class education and research for creating new trends in development of molecular functions in materials science.

Nagoya University is one of the top Japanese Universities with an excellent infrastructure and Nagoya is a city with a very high but still very affordable standard of living.

The Department of Chemistry at Nagoya University is proud to be the home of Nobel Laureate Prof. Ryoji Noyori.


For more information please contact directly:

Prof Dr. Berthold Fischer
Research Center for Materials Science (RCMS)
Nagoya University
Furo-cho Chikusa-ku
Nagoya 464-8602
Japan


Contact: Dr. Berthold Fischer
Nagoya University
Furo-cho Chikusa-ku
Nagoya, Aichi 464-8602
Japan
Email: fischer chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp

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Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
Groningen, 9747 AG (Groningen), 40 hours per week

Job description
Onderzoeker in opleiding (oio) in our group for a period of maximally four years in a team of two, in collaboration with a synthetic inorganic chemist (postdoc).

Research
Investigation of the applicability of up-converting nanocrystalline particles and molecular clusters containing lanthanides in bulk heterojunction molecular photovoltaic devices (plastic solar cells). The research project is a mix of synthesis, (laser) spectroscopy, and device preparation & characterization. The molecular clusters containing lanthanides are being made at present by a second team member within the molecular inorganic chemistry group of Prof. Hessen in the Institute.

Requirements

Required education/skills:University Graduate
Requirements
A master degree in chemistry. The candidate should have a very broad interest in the areas of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, as well as (device) physics (mainly photovoltaics)!
Job type: Research / Advising

Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)

Organization

Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
The research is performed within the Stratingh Institute of Chemistry and the top research school Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Groningen. Facilities include the groups own synthetic laboratories and clean room, and the (femtosecond, picosecond) laser spectrocopy labs (including streak camera) of the van Loosdrecht group. Device characterization is done in part within the facilities of the group of Blom. All of the infrastructure of the Groningen Nanolab NL facilities are available for this research.

Conditions of employment

Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2457
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: four years
Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional conditions of employment:
When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist.
You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,457 euro gross per month.
You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM.

A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines which teaching activities you will be responsible (up to a maximum of 10% of your time). The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.dr. J.C. (Kees) Hummelen
E-mail address: j.c.hummelen@rug.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
About the organization (http://www.rug.nl)
About the function (http://www.fom.nl/live/vacatures/vac...ctnumber=67853)

Application

You can apply for this job before 23-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

University of Groningen
Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials
Prof.dr.J.C. (Kees) Hummelen
Nijenborgh 4
9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: j.c.hummelen@rug.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT-67853.

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PhD position is available at the Department of Chemistry, Center for Sustainable and Green Chemistry.
Apply before: 30.04.2008 at 12:00 (noon)

1 PhD position are now available for collaborative project between large chemical industries and Center for Sustainable and Green Chemistry (www.csg.dtu.dk). The project concerns the development of new catalysts and process designs for important bulk chemical production. The project will involve catalysis, materials, separations, synthesis and process engineering. The position is immediately available for highly qualified candidates.

Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. Information about the requirements for enrolment and the planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, se more on: http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The position is available for a period of 3 years.

For further information please contact Professor Claus Hviid Christensen, chc@kemi.dtu.dk, tel: +45 45 25 24 02 or Associate Professor Rasmus Fehrmann, rf@kemi.dtu.dk, tel: +45 45 25 23 89.

Application
If you are interested, please send your application including a CV, diploma and other relevant documents by email or letter to:

Professor Claus Hviid Christensen,
Department of Chemistry, Building 206
Technical University of Denmark
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
chc@kemi.dtu.dk.

Deadline for the application is: April 30, 2008 at 12.00 noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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Mình có hỏi bạn học ở Thuỵ Sĩ thì được biết sinh hoạt phí bên đó 1 năm khoảng 15.000 CHF, mà stipend ở đây đến 80.000 CHF. Thật khủng khiếp ! Có điều mình đã đi chơi 5 thành phố ở Thuỵ Sĩ (Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lausanne, Geneve) thì Lausanne nghèo và xấu nhất so với 4 thành phố kia (tất nhiên vẫn giàu và đẹp hơn nhiều thành phố khác ở châu Âu).

The Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis in the Institute of Chemical Sciences
and Engineering at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne anticipates an opening for a
postdoc position in organometallic chemistry. We are a young and dynamic group working in the interface of chemistry and energy. Our main research goal is to develop well-defined molecular compounds, mostly transition metal complexes, for catalytic and electrocatalytic transformations that are related to energy storage and conversion. Towards this goal, we currently focus on the activation of small molecules such as CO , H2, O2, H2O, and alkanes, as well as the development of new sustainable catalytic systems for organic synthesis. Within this framework, the successful candidate for this position will focus on the activation of hydrogen by first row transition metals.

EPFL is one of the two Swiss federal institutes of technology. It has three missions: education, research, and technology transfer at the highest international level. More information about EPFL and the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering can be found at: http://www.epfl.ch/ and http://isic.epfl.ch/index.html.


Salary: The annual salary is roughly 80,000 CHF (ca. 80,000 USD or 51,000 Euro).

Requirements: A Ph.D. in inorganic, organic, or organometallic chemistry and a proficiency in English are required. Training in synthetic and mechanistic organometallic chemistry, and knowledge and experience with inert-atmosphere manipulation techniques are desirable. We are particularly interested in a highly motivated chemist who is independent, persistent, and career-oriented. The appointment will be for one year initially and may be renewed afterwards upon mutual agreements.

Interested candidates should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names and contacts of three references, and a statement of motivation and career objective. Due to a large volume of applications, we will only reply to those who will be further considered. If you do not hear from me within 2 week of initial application, please assume that you application is declined.

For applications and further information please contact:
Prof. Xile Hu
E-mail: xilehu@gmail.com

Webpage: http://isic2.epfl.ch/page66550-en.html

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PhD student position in Nanostructured Materials from Bio Residues, closing date 2008-04-18

The Division of Manufacturing and Design of Wood and Bionanocomposites at Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå, Sweden, has a PhD student position available for research on development of novel nanostructured materials from industrial bio residues.


Nanostructured materials isolated/separated from wood and other bio resources is a new and exciting research field. There is a huge potential to develop novel processing routes for isolation of nanosized materials from industrial side streams and add a value for waste products. Our goal is to develop processing technologies for isolation and separation of cellulose nanocrystals and fibrils from different sources. These whiskers and fibrils are purified, characterized and used as nanoreinforcements for different biopolymers.

In this project we wish to expand our successful work in the area of processing of novel bio based nanocomposites and develop new processing routes for nanoreinforcements from different industrial side streams, for example from ethanol production or residues from biopellets production.

The research conducted here will be a mix of experimental and theoretical work. This project is financed by Sparbanksstiftelserna Västerbotten and the practical work will be done with our collaborative partners, Skellefteå Kraft, SEKAB and Processum Biorefinery Initiative.

We seek a PhD student with a Masters degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Processing Engineering (or an equivalent degree), preferably with a good knowledge in cellulose chemistry, separation technologies, polymer materials. You should be a good team player and have an ability to take initiative.

For further information, please contact: Professor Kristiina Oksman, +46-910-58 53 71, +46 70 358 53 71 or kristiina.oksman@ltu.se

Your application, which may be submitted by e-mail, should include: application letter, CV, exam with grades, contact details of at least two references and your M.Sc. thesis.

Send your expression of interest quoting reference number 965-08 to: Luleå tekniska universitet, Registrator, 971 87 Luleå. Latest 2008-04-18

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Hơi thắc mắc linh tinh một chút

* Prof. Xile Hu
E-mail: xilehu@gmail.com

* Ông Xie HU này sinh năm 1978, hiện là assitant Prof (dịch ra là trợ giảng - In 2007, he was appointed as an assistant professor of chemistry ) mà sao tự dưng xưng là prof nhỉ (dù ông ấy được chỉ định là lănh đạo 1 lab mới mở của EPFL). Ông này cũng là người có tài 22 publication rồi.
[I] Hai người Việt Nam trẻ tuổi nhất được phong Professor xịn ở nước ngoài là Nguyễn Văn Hiệu (prof Lomonov University năm 30 tuổi) và Ngô Bảo Châu (Clay Prize, prof Paris 11 Univ năm 31 tuổi)

* Địa chỉ liên lạc là gmail (cái này đặc biệt kì cục vì trong các môi trường làm việc nghiêm túc ở Mỹ và châu Âu người ta luôn luôn dùng mail cơ quan để giao dịch). Cụ thể với ông này phải là : xile.hu@epfl.ch

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Em thấy ông này học PhD ở University of California, San Diego là trường rất đỉnh (trong top 15 thế giới). Sau đó lại làm postdoc ở California Institute of Technology, trường này tuy nhỏ nhưng thuộc dạng khủng khiếp nhất, lấy rất ít PhD student nên có thể nói còn khó hơn cả khi apply vào Stanford, MIT hay Berkeley. Em có check qua khoa Hóa của Stanford, thấy các vị trí GS phần lớn xuất thân từ California Institute of Technology.

1 điểm nữa là các bài báo của ông này đều đăng trên tạp chí xịn, rất xứng đáng ở đẳng cấp Prof. rồi. Còn vị trí Assistant Prof. tương đương với vị trí Maitre de Conferences bên Pháp, nên dịch ra tiếng Việt là trợ giảng cũng không đúng lắm. Từ trợ giảng chỉ tương đương với từ Teaching Assistant thôi.

Còn cái vụ gmail thì đúng là cũng kỳ thật. Chắc ông này còn trẻ quá, nên thích cách làm việc năng động. Em có nhiều hộp mail, nhưng vẫn thích xài yahoo hơn, kể cả khi apply qua Mỹ; hay trao đổi với các GS em vẫn dùng yahoo.

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Ph.D. position in Polymer Technology

A Ph.D position is available at the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering. Our work includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fibre and Polymer technology. We focus on the principles for design, analysis and understanding of molecular systems plus their application on, for example, bioorganic materials, energy transformation processes, the environment and production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. KTH Chemical Science and Engineering are one of the most active in research among technical faculties in Sweden and we are in the frontline within our areas. We also offer education as Master of Engineering and bachelor’s degree.

The aim of the PhD project is to investigate the formulation and development of functional materials from renewable resources by utilizing side products in the forest industry. Waste side streams in pulping mills will be turned into a cheap, renewable base in a series of formulations
and applications that we intend to develop, such as coatings, packaging films, super absorbants, and thickeners. The global market for renewable and biodegradable materials is anticipated to increase immensely in the near future following the raising societal awareness of the climate
situation and the expected results of a continued consumer mentality. Research results will be disseminated through scientific publications and international conferences.
Qualifications

The candidate should hold the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or other similar university degree. You should have good communication skills and cooperate well in groups. You should easily take initiatives and be able to lead projects.

To diversify its competence, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.
Employment

The position is intended for pursuing individual doctoral studies. The position will include 80 % research and 20 % teaching assistance.
Application

The application should be sent in hard copy to:

KTH Kemivetenskap
Att. Brita Gidlund
Inst för Fiber och Polymerteknologi
100 44 Stockholm, Sweden

Latest day of application: April 1, 2008.

Mark your application with the reference number K-2008-0135.
Contact

Ann-Christine Albertsson, Professor
Tel: 08-790 8274

* aila@polymer.kth.se

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Two Phd Positions in Hydrogen Storage Research at Delft University Of Technology

Department/faculty: Applied Sciences
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Contract: These positions have a temporary employment basis of four years (48 months).
Salary: maximum of € 2558 per month gross with full-time employment

Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,400 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology and Applied Physics.

This research is being conducted by the Delft Institute for Sustainable Energy at Delft University of Technology. The research is performed at the faculties of Applied Sciences and the faculty of Aerospace Engineering, using in-house facilities for chemical synthesis, characterisation and computation. Performing experiments abroad at international large-scale neutron scattering and synchrotron facilities will also be an integral part of the work. The project receives funding from the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO/ACTS).

Job description

Hydrogen storage is a major bottleneck in the development of a future energy economy based on hydrogen as an energy carrier. Key to competitive hydrogen storage is the development of lightweight, cheap and safe materials that can be reversibly loaded under temperature and pressure conditions suitable for applications. Surface adsorption of hydrogen in porous, crystalline materials such as metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) provide materials with record specific surface areas per gram material, and are therefore proposed as potential hydrogen storage materials. Our research focuses on the design of new materials using first principles modelling, chemical synthesis and the fundamental characterisation of the hydrogen sorption.

Characterisation of the adsorption using macroscopic methods as well as in situ neutron diffraction will be performed to determine which are the most favourable positions of hydrogen in the crystals with the optimum adsorption interaction strength. With this knowledge new materials will be designed, aiming at improved characteristics and higher capacity. For this research we have openings for two highly motivated PhD students who will work on the project in close collaboration; one with a synthetic chemistry background and one with a physics background.

For more information, please visit: http://www.rrr.tudelft.nl/fame.

Requirements

The PhD student in synthetic chemistry must have a strong synthetic chemistry background and additional experience with physical chemistry experimental characterisation methods. The PhD student in physics or physical chemistry will have a strong physics or physical chemistry background and affinity with first principles modelling and/or experimental techniques operating at the microscopic/atomic scale.??

Conditions of employment

The successful candidate will be employed by the TU Delft for a fixed period of 4 years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). Benefits and other employment conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact F. M. Mulder, phone: +31 (0)15-2784870, e-mail: f.m.mulder@tudelft.nl. To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application before 31-05-2008 to Nicole Banga, e-mail: n.d.banga@tudelft.nl. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWRRR-069.