Dear Colleagues, We are looking for a DOCTORAL STUDENT to work with exhaled breath analysis at the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, University of Helsinki. An opportunity is offered for a graduate (Ph.D.) student to work on medical and toxicological applications of breath analysis in the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Finland. Analytical tools such as infrared laser spectroscopy will be used for quantitative gas phase analysis of human exhaled breath. The position is available for three years starting from February 2012, the exact starting date being open for negotiation. The salary is based on the university salary system and depends on personal skills and the advancement of the graduate studies. The successful candidate has studied in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, medicine or a related field. Independent of the background, the candidate should have a strong interest in applying physical and chemical analytical techniques to problems in life sciences. He/she holds a Master’s degree or equivalent and has both the motivation and abilities to successfully carry out postgraduate studies. Keen interest in the research topic and practical experience in experimental laboratory research are appreciated. While initiative and the ability to perform independently are encouraged, the student is also closely supported and supervised by the research group. Good English language skills are required. We will provide the graduate student a chance to develop a deep understanding of the emerging field of breath analysis and gain practical experience in analytical laser spectroscopy. The group has excellent experimental facilities at the largest university in Finland. The Laboratory of Physical Chemistry is located in the new Kumpula science campus area in Helsinki. For more information about the scientific activity of the group, please see our web-page: http://www.helsinki.fi/kemia/fysikaalinen/research/molspec/ and the recent articles by the group: F. M. Schmidt et al. “Background levels and diurnal variations of hydrogen cyanide in breath and emitted from skin”, J. Breath Res., 5, 046004 (2011), M. Metsälä et al. “Acetylene in breath: background levels and real-time elimination kinetics after smoking”, J. Breath Res., 4, 046003 (2010). Deadline for applications is 6.1.2012. For more information, please contact: Dr. Markus Metsälä, tel. +358-50-5237815, Email: [email protected] Please apply by sending an application along with a CV and possible publication list to: [email protected]. --

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