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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Dear Everyone,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>A postdoc position is available in my
laboratory at Tohoku University (Japan) to investigate the structure and
properties of molecular liquids confined at interfaces. The research will
be performed in close collaboration with the experimental group of Professor
Kazue Kurihara (IMRAM, Tohoku University), leader of the JST-CREST project:
"Foundation of Nano-Interface Technology by the Surface Forces Measurement". The
title project, started on October 1-st 2008, will run for five years (till
March 2014).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman">The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D in
Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science, and experience with the
application of first-principles and classical MD simulation methods to
complex materials and/or molecular systems. A previous postdoctoral
experience is not necessary. However, strong enthusiasm for solving challenging
problems and cheerful disposition (good nature) are both a
plus.</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Conditions: 1 year
contract with possibility of extension to a second year. Upon review of the
candidate’s performance, the contract may be extended up to the fifth
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Starting date: April
1<SUP>st</SUP> 2009</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Working place:
Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, <?xml:namespace
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w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Tohoku</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University, Sendai
(Japan).</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Contact: Dr. Fabio
Pichierri, G-COE Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Graduate</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of Engineering, <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Tohoku</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>, 980-8579 <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Sendai (Japan). </st1:place></st1:City></SPAN><SPAN lang=IT
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fabio AT che.tohoku.ac.jp</SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Application
(by E-mail, PDF file preferred): please send a CV including a list of
publications, a short description of research experience, and the names of two
references. </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Deadline for
receipt of applications: December 31, 2008.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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Pichierri, G-COE Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, <st1:PlaceName
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w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of Engineering, <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Tohoku</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>, 980-8579 <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Sendai (Japan). </st1:place></st1:City></SPAN></P><SPAN lang=IT
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