Postdoctoral Associates, Reaction Dynamics, University of Hawaii at Manoa & W.M. Keck Research Laboratory in Astrochemistry
The Reaction Dynamics & Materials in Extreme Environments Group in the Department of Chemistry at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the W.M. Keck Research Laboratory in Astrochemistry invite applications for two Postdoctoral Associate positions in the areas of condensed-phase (ice) (i) astrochemistry and (ii) atmospheric chemistry.
The primary objective of the astrochemistry project is to elucidate the formation mechanisms of complex organic molecules within interstellar model ices in deep space by exploiting isomer-selective photoionization techniques. The atmospheric chemistry project focuses on the photochemical degradation mechanisms of refrigerants on tropospheric cloud particles induced by solar radiation.
Recent works can be found at: Acc. Chem. Res., 53, 2791-2805 (2020). Sci. Adv., 10, eadl3236 (2024). J. Am. Chem. Soc., 146, 12174-12184 (2024). Nat. Commun., 15, 4409 (2024). Nat. Commun., 15, 10189 (2024). PNAS, 122, e2425543122 (2025). Nat. Comm., 16, 6468 (2025). Sci. Adv., 11, eadw5720 (2025). J. Am. Chem. Soc., 147, 29088−29097 (2025). Nat. Comm., 16, 5571 (2025). J. Am. Chem. Soc., 147, 38987−38991 (2025). ACS Cent. Sci., 12, 3, 307–315 (2026).
The appointment period is initially for one year, but can be renewed annually for up to five years based on satisfactory progress as defined by first author publications. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Successful applicants should have a strong background in experimental reaction dynamics, vacuum technology, and laser systems. Experience in labview and programming skills are highly desirable. Solid communication skills in English (written, oral), a publication record in internationally circulated, peer-reviewed journals, and independent working skills are mandatory. Please send a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, CV, and publication list to Prof. Ralf I. Kaiser, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA (ralfk@hawaii.edu). Letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the letter writers, but not by the applicant. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to prepare manuscripts for publications independently. The review of applications will June 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. A description of our research group can be found at http://www.uhmreactiondynamics.org/. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
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