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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science
Department:Chemistry 10032142
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University invites applications for a position of Research Associate (post-doctoral researcher). This role includes conducting research projects in the Dantus group including but not limited to: 1) Femtosecond transient absorption of excited state reactions in condensed phase, 2) Femtosecond reaction dynamics following strong field ionization of molecules in the gas phase, 3) Controlling excited state dynamics using shaped femtosecond laser pulses.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Chemistry or Physics
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or physics with significant research experience.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have no fewer than three publications in femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy, and experience with either (a) dynamics of molecular systems in solution, or (b) dynamics of molecules in the gas phase. For (a) the applicant should be familiar with pump-probe spectroscopy and transient absorption spectroscopy. For (b) the applicant should be familiar with time-of-flight ion detection methods.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and email addresses of at least 2-3 references.
Review of Applications Begins On
04/01/2020
Website
HTTPS://WWW.CHEMISTRY.MSU.EDU
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised:Mar 11, 2020Eastern Daylight Time