Electron Momentum Spectroscopy and Dissociative - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University UK

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Description

Unit:
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)


Salary:
Stipend: £18,622 per year


Location:
Milton Keynes


Please quote reference:
Studentship/LHCS/SPS


Closing Date: 26 January, :00


Project summary
Three years and 3 months from October 2024


The discovery of diverse complex molecules in the interstellar medium in recent years, notably polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrogen-containing aromatic species, has inspired numerous laboratory studies aimed at understanding their possible roles in extra-terrestrial radiation chemistry.

Experiments on complex molecules are generally limited by (i) the difficulty of bringing complex neutrals into the gas phase without thermal decomposition, and (ii) the tendency for gas-phase targets of complex molecules to contain a combination of different isomers and tautomers.

This programme of DEA and electron momentum spectroscopy (EMS) experiments will address both of these challenges.


By extending the current experimental limits of both DEA and EMS, the project provides an exceptional opportunity to gain new data on the radiation response of complex molecules in space and thereby obtain insights into the molecular origins of life.


Further information


This three-year research studentship is funded by the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at The Open University and provides a stipend of £18,622 per year (2023/24 rate, indexed annually) and all academic fees are covered.

The project is supervised by Drs Kate Nixon and Sam Eden.

The student would be required to live in the UK and within commuting distance of The Open University in Milton Keynes.


Applicants will be expected to have a good undergraduate degree (upper second class or higher) or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in chemistry of physics.


  • Are interested in learning more about electron driven processes in molecules.
  • Have strong practical skills and enthusiasm for experimental work.
  • Have a solid undergraduatelevel knowledge of physical chemistry or atomic and molecular physics

How to Apply

Closing date:
January 26th
2023

Interview date:
Online Interviews will be arranged for week commencing Feb 19th 2024.


Posting Date: 15 November, :00
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