Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
Core
Investigate the microphysics and chemistry of cosmic-ray interactions with icy dust grains to understand the buildup of complex organic molecules.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Astrochemistry/Physics)
Builds
Atomic-scale understanding of particle irradiation effects on icy mantles and desorbed gas-phase molecules
Domain
Astrophysics / Astrochemistry / Computational Chemistry
Required skills
Astrochemistry, C/C++, Fortran, ab initio molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry methods, Geant4 physics package
Responsibilities
Calculate energy deposition and electron distribution in icy mantles following particle irradiation; use ab initio molecular dynamics simulations to investigate post-irradiation chemistry; characterize chemical structure of simulated irradiated ices and composition of desorbed gas-phase molecules; perform parameter studies for different radiation particle types, ice mantle compositions, and ice thicknesses.