Application for a postdoctoral position is open.

 　　Single Molecule Spectroscopy group of Ivan Scheblykin at the Department of Chemical Physics headed by Prof. Villy Sundström at Lund University, Sweden

　　Candidates should not have permanent residence in Sweden and have Ph.D. exam passed not before 1^st of October 2003. Deadline for application is 1^st of September. Application for a postdoctoral scholarship will be sent to Wenner-Gren foundation (http://www.swgc.org/postdoktorsstipendier-sverige.aspx) for the chosen candidate. The decision will be known in December 2008. The position is for 1+1 year with starting date as early as January 1^st, 2009.

　　The aim of the project is to study optical and electronic properties of multi-chromophoric organic nanoparticles (like e.g. conjugated polymers, dye aggregates, light-harvesting complexes) by means of single molecule spectroscopy (wide-field and confocal steady state and time-resolved microscopy).

An ideal candidate:

·        has a strong publication list;

·        is an experimentalist with a strong background in chemical physics and in optics and optical spectroscopy in particular;

·        has substantial experience of working in a laser lab;

·        is familiar with conjugated systems and has basic knowledge about excited state dynamics in organic materials;

·        is not afraid of working with mechanics and electronics and doing basic work in a mechanical workshop; All our main setups are home-built!

·        has an experience in programming in Labview and Matlab (or similar packages)

 　　The project will involve close collaboration with ultra-fast spectroscopy groups of the Department. More information about the Department and Single Molecule Spectroscopy group can be found at our webpage: http://www.chemphys.lu.se. Inquiries and applications can be sent via e-mail: ivan.scheblykin@chemphys.lu.se

　　　　　　　　　Dr. Ivan G. Scheblykin, Assistant professor,Single Molecule Spectroscopy group

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Chemical Physics, University of Lund, Box 124,  S-22100 Lund, Sweden