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The Max-Born-Institute invites applications for the position Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) -  Ultrafast Infrared Spectroscopy of Elementary Proton Transfer Reactions

Job profile:

The main objective of our research effort is the elucidation of ultrafast elementary charge transfer processes in solution. Currently we use and further develop state-of-the-art techniques to determine the structural dynamics of reactive donor-acceptor complexes, including electron transfer, proton transfer and proton-coupled-electron transfer of prototypical molecular donor-acceptor complexes, which function as model systems for processes as diverse as electronic charge flow, aqueous proton transport or energy conversion.

The candidate will work on the development and application of novel transient infrared spectroscopic techniques with high time resolution. This will include the application of transient multidimensional infrared spectroscopy. 

Requirements:

The successful candidate has a PhD in physics or chemistry with above average marks. He/she has experience in at least one of the following fields: optical spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultrafast optics and spectroscopy.

Offer:

The researcher position is available immediately and limited to 2 years. The payment is according to the German TVöD salary scheme for scientists in public research institutions.

The candidate will be a member of a research team consisting of senior scientists, postdocs, and Ph.D. students. Domestic and international collaborations with research groups in Germany and Israel have been well established.

If equally qualified, severely handicapped persons are given preference. MBI is an equal opportunity employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

MBI supports the reconcilability of family and working life and is certified by the audit workandfamily (audit berufundfamilie) as a family-friendly employer.

Please upload your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, references and description of previous studies and professional activities as well as a list of publications electronically via the MBI online recruiting platform at https://mbi-berlin.de/career. The deadline for applications is 15.12.2022.

For further information and inquires please contact Dr. Erik T. J. Nibbering (nibberin@mbi-berlin.de).