De: neutron-bounces@neutronsources.org de la part de Rob Atkin Envoyé: lundi 7 janvier 2013 06:19 À: neutron@neutronsources.org Objet: [Neutron] Postdoctoral position - Ionic Liquids Pièces jointes: ATT00001.txt; ATT00002.txt Hello, A postdoctoral position is available at the at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The topic is "Functional Mesostructured Materials in Ionic Liquids". Please circulate to anyone who you think might be interested. Cheers Rob Atkin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expressions of interest are invited for a postdoctoral research position funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project working under the supervision of A/Prof Rob Atkin and Dr Grant Webber at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The project will use Ionic Liquids (ILs) in place of conventional molecular liquids as solvents in soft matter assemblies. ILs have advantages over conventional solvents due to their remarkable physical properties, which includes thermal conductivity and stability, and low volatility. We will exploit our capacity to tune intermolecular interactions to produce mesostructured materials in ILs, including surfactant and polymer assemblies, nanofluids, and clay - polymer composites. These new hybrid materials will combine the useful properties of the mesostructured material with the advantageous physical properties of ILs. You should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in chemistry, chemical physics, or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with one or more of the following: radiation scattering or reflection techniques, atomic force microscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, and the physical properties of ionic liquids. Contacts for enquiries: A/Prof Rob Atkin (rob.atkin@newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 4921 7107 Dr Grant Webber (grant.webber@newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 40339067 Timescale of appointment: Fixed Term Contract - Up to two years subject to satisfactory performance Expressions of interest: should be emailed to Rob Atkin (rob.atkin@newcastle.edu.au) and include a full academic C.V. and contact details for two referees. —--------------------------------------------------- A/Prof. Rob Atkin ARC Future Fellow Discipline of Chemistry University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia (ph) +61 2 49217107 (fax) +61 2 49215472 rob.atkin@newcastle.edu.au