Postdoctoral Appointment in Atomic Collision Theory and Computation
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate at
The University of Georgia (UGA) to conduct theoretical/computational
research in atomic collisions for astrophysical
applications. The project, supported by a NASA grant, involves
the investigation of charge transfer in collisions of highly charged
ions with atomic H and He using primarily the quantum, close-coupling,
molecular wave function method. The successful candidate will work closely
with Phillip Stancil (UGA)
and David Schultz (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
on the collision calculations, but is also expected to assist Robert
Buenker (North Carolina State Univ.) and Ayako Watanabe (Ochanomizu Univ.,
Japan) with the computation of molecular potentials and couplings.
The successful candidate will coordinate theoretical work in support
of experiments to be performed at ORNL by Charles Havener and assist
Robin Shelton (UGA)
with simulations of charge-exchange-induced x-ray
emission. Given the expected generation of large datasets, additional
duties may include the maintanence/development of an on-line accessible
atomic collision database.
The position is expected to be available starting January 2009, or
soon thereafter, with the initial appointment for one year, possibly
renewable for a second or more years depending on available funding and
progress. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or related field.
Inquires and applications, including a CV, statement of research interests,
and the names and addresses (no letters at this time, please)
of three references, should be addressed
(electronically if possible) to:
The application deadline is December 15, 2008, but the search will
continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The University
of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional information on
atomic
and molecular physics at UGA can be found at the link.
Last Modified: October 22, 2008.