Spectroscopy, Dynamics, and Kinetics of Molecules
This grant supports research on the spectroscopy, dynamics, and kinetics of molecules using diverse methods like molecular beams, microscopy, and interfaces.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in molecular spectroscopy, dynamics, and kinetics at NIST using advanced experimental methods.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supports postdoctoral research focused on the spectroscopy, dynamics, and kinetics of molecules. Research areas include:
- High-resolution infrared spectroscopy of jet-cooled radicals, clusters, and molecular ions
- Crossed molecular beam studies of state-to-state reaction dynamics
- Radical kinetics relevant to atmospheric combustion and interstellar chemistry
- Photofragmentation dynamics and velocity map imaging
- Quantum-state-resolved scattering dynamics at gas-liquid and gas-molten metal interfaces
- Time-resolved single-molecule microscopy and pump-probe scanning photoionization microscopy
- Plasmonic interactions
- Single-molecule RNA folding kinetics
- Semiconductor quantum-dot nanophysics
The program provides a platform for innovative, technically sound research projects that can be completed within a 2-3 year period, contributing new knowledge to molecular physics and chemistry.
