Job description The nano-structuring of water in these channels will probably affect (enhance?) the rate of proton transfer. In this project we will study the mechanism of proton transfer through different types of nano-channels in particular in so-called metal–organic frameworks that are promising proton conducting materials for applications in fuel cells. This research will be performed with ultrafast spectroscopic techniques like two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and time-resolved surface sum-frequency generation spectroscopy.Research Aqueous proton (H+ ion) transfer is an extremely important and widespread process in nature that shows exciting physical properties. For bulk liquid water evidence has been found that proton transfer involves a special conduction mechanism in which the proton charge is transferred between hydrogen atoms located on different water molecules. This transfer strongly relies on the structure and dynamics of a large number of nearby water molecules. Aqueous proton transfer often takes place in nanometer sized volumes of water like for instance in trans-membrane channels and in the channels of nafion membranes in hydrogen fuel cells.

Description

FOM prefers candidates who have qualifying experience (e.g. as PhD student or postdoctoral researcher) in a scientific research institute abroad. You meet the requirements for a doctors-degree and you have a MSc degree in physics or physical chemistry.

Benefits

You will be employed by the FOM foundation for a fixed period of two years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 3.804 euro gross per month, depending on your level of experience.The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,33%. The conditions of employment of the FOM foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (Cao-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English). General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM job interview code' applies to this position. None - 3804 

11/01/2014

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