PhD opportunities at the Center for Isotope Research
University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Posted 23 Jan 2008
The Laser Laboratory of the Center for Isotope Research (CIO) of the
Faculty of Sciences, the University of Groningen, invites application for
two
Graduate Research (PhD) "Ubbo Emmius" Scholarships in Applied Laser
Spectroscopy
The PhD research projects focus on:
(1) The further development of an existing ultra-sensitive infrared laser
spectrometer for the determination of the isotopic composition of atmospheric
water vapor, and its application in atmospheric science. Both ground based and
airborne operation of the spectrometer is foreseen.
(2) Miniaturization and automation of a multiple pass gas cell based
spectrometer and its application to measurements of water isotope ratios in
support of ice-core research (paleoclimate reconstruction) and ecological
studies (plant leaf respiration).
The Laser Laboratory of the CIO is internationally renowned for its
pioneering activities in the field of optical isotope ratio measurements. The
research programs are carried out in collaboration with a number of other
research groups, both in The Netherlands and outside (in particular the
University of Grenoble in France, the University of Naples in Italy, and the
NASA Ames research center in California). The successful candidate ideally has
experience with infrared laser based molecular spectroscopy and a strong
interest in interdisciplinary research. He or she is not supposed to be involved
in teaching and can thus dedicated 100% of the available time to research. The
monthly remuneration amounts to approximately 1400 euro.
For more information regarding the PhD positions, or the application
procedure, please contact Dr Erik Kerstel, phone +31-50-363 4759, email:
e.r.t.kerstel@rug.nl. Descriptions of the CIO and ongoing research programs can
be found at
http://www.rug.nl/ees/laserlab.
