Millimeter-Wave Molecular Spectroscopy and Intermolecular Interactions

The Higher School of Economics Faculty of Physics (Chair of Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics with  the Institute of Spectroscopy of the Russian Academy of Sciences invites applications for postdoctoral research position in the field of Millimeter-Wave Molecular Spectroscopy and Intermolecular Interactions.

The job involves:

• working under direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Leonid Surin. The lab offers access to its Intracavity millimeter-wave spectrometer based on OROTRON, double resonance setup, supersonic jet equipment, MAGADOC and CDMS databases, PGOPHER and SPFIT/SPCAT fitting software;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their research working on the projects listed below:

o  Infrared molecular spectroscopy

o  Quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics;

• writing research papers to international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Institute;
• presenting your own research results and result of the research group you work with at the National and International conferences and other meetings; taking part in scientific seminars and events organized by the host Institute, as well as in other Institute’s activities;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Requirements:

• PhD in Physics from an internationally recognized research university in such fields as: Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy, Chemical Physics, Radiophysics;
• strong background in molecular physics and molecular spectroscopy, good skills in designing complex equipment, microwave and millimeter-wave spectroscopy of molecules and intermolecular interactions, molecular spectra fitting software;
• background in ab initio calculations and molecular dynamics is an asset although not required
• ability to work in a team, strong interest in molecular spectroscopy
• fluent English and good abilities in academic writing and scientific presentations.

General conditions for Post-Doctoral Research positions can be found here. Appointments will be normally made for one year.

A CV, research statement and two letters of recommendation should be submitted directly via the online application form by March 15, 2017. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

About HSE

HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities. For more information about HSE, please visit our web pages: Higher School of Economics,the Institute of Spectroscopy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, , respectively, or contact Prof. Leonid Surin (Surin@isan.troitsk.ru) directly.

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