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Within the framework of a European Research and Training Network (RTN) on Self-Organized Nanostructures of Amphiphilic Copolymers (www.polyamphi.org) we have an opening for a motivated PhD student with a good background in polymer physical chemistry or physics. The experimental work aims at an understanding on how the interplay of the macromolecular architecture (building blocks with different types and ranges of competing interactions) controls self-organization on different length scales. The ultimate goal of POLYAMPHI is to understand macromolecular systems that can selfassemble in a hierarchical way. Such systems self-assemble in a way that the resulting objects also self-assemble into superstructure, which again have the ability to under go another selfassembly process. The present project aims at exploring possible approaches and should be seen as the first step in the direction of creating novel, taylor-made smart materials. The contribution of the Bayreuth group of physical chemistry is aimed at the understanding of self-assembly on a mesocopic length scale that can be explored by small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). In particular, synchrotron-SAXS will be used to monitor self-assembly in time-resolved experiments. Anomalous dispersion can be employed to extract the spatial distribution of counterions or other constituents within the supramolecular assembly (ASAXS). The research is combined with computer simulations that serves for a direct modeling of the scattering intensities obtained from SANS and SAXS. Due to the interdisciplinary approach of the network, strong interaction with theoretical physics and chemistry are necessary and will be encouraged. Intense collaborations with the partners of the network are planned. Short term visits and work in the laboratories of partners within the network will be included. According to the regulations of the funding program, candidates have to be nationals or long-term residents of a member or associated country of the European Union. German candidates do not qualify for this position. For further information please contact: Dr. S. Rosenfeldt
Physikalische Chemie I |