Calculation of low temperature rate coefficients and cross sections for processes of astrophysical importance
A one year postdoctoral position is available to work in the Theoretical Team at G?org University under the directions of Professor Gunnar Nyman. The work involves theoretical treatment, quantum dynamical and statistical based theories, of reactive and inelastic processes in the gas phase, particularly at the low temperatures relevant to the conditions existing within interstellar clouds (down to around 10 K).
General Introduction : Determination of rate coefficients for reactive and inelastic collisions of molecules in the gas-phase at low temperatures are essential for the construction of models to help us understand extreme astrophysical environments such as dense interstellar clouds. These rate coefficients are also of great fundamental interest, providing data for stringent comparisons with the latest experiments. The postdoctoral fellow would be expected to take a leading role in calculations of low temperature rate coefficients or cross sections for some nitrogen or carbon containing reaction of astrophysical interest.
http://cordis.europa.eu.int/mc-opportunities/index.cfm?fuseaction=dataForm.showDataDetail&obj_id=11748&obj_type=VAC
Organisation - Kapteyn Astronomical Institute
Street - n/a
City - Groningen
Postal Code - 9700 AV
Country - NETHERLANDS
Phone - 31503634092
Fax - 31503636100
E-Mail - Tielens@astro.rug.nl
Website - http://www.astro.rug.nl
Application Deadline - 01/10/2006
