RAP opportunity at Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program AF STFP
Molecular Reaction Dynamics
Location
Air Force Institute of Technology
| opportunity |
location |
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| 13.50.00.B5167 |
AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 454337542 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| David Weeks |
david.weeks@afit.edu |
937.255.3636 x4561 |
Description
The detailed analysis of a wide variety of chemical reactions plays a central role in a number of Air Force and DOD applications ranging from a variety of laser systems, to upper atmospheric chemistry, to the development of new high energy density materials. To support these efforts, we are developing new computational methods to characterize chemical reactions. Our approach employs time dependent wave packet dynamics to calculate scattering matrix elements and associated reaction rates and cross sections. Recent efforts have focused on the non-adiabatic fine structure relaxation rate in optically pumped alkali lasers. Researchers with experience in computational physics, molecular dynamics, wave packet propagation, or related areas are encouraged to apply.
key words
Quantum; Scattering; Scattering matrix; Molecular; Reaction; Dynamics; Wave packet; Time dependent; Channel packet;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
|
| $95,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
|
Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.