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PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – THEORETICAL STUDY OF ELECTRONIC AND NUCLEAR DYNAMICS

26 October, 2023 14:14 / no comments

We are seeking for an predoctoral researcher to join the ERC SYG project TOMATTO (The ultimate Time scale in Organic Molecular opto-electronics, the ATTOsecond), funded by the European Union (GA 951224).

The selected researcher shall cooperate with the SyG team in the development and implementation of the methodology needed to study the electronic transfer processes in the donor-acceptor systems that are being studied within the project (https://tomatto.eu/).

Expected start date is December 2023. Only applications submitted through the hosting institution electronic submission system can be considered (https://sede.uam.es/sede/piproyectos, job offer reference: PR25/10/2023). Deadline for applications is November 13, 2023.

More information here: https://www.uam.es/uam/investigacion/ofertas-empleo/contrato-conjuntaoctubreeuropea-danieljaque

 

Job offer – theoretical study of electronic and nuclear dynamics

2 August, 2023 14:23 / no comments

We a seeking for an experience researcher to join the group of Fernando Martín (https://campusys.qui.uam.es/ at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and IMDEA Nanoscience in framework of the recently awarded Synergy Grant of the European Research Council TOMATTO (the ultimate Time scale of Organic Molecular optoelectronics: the ATTOsecond).

Subject description

The goal of the project is to overcome the femtosecond time-scale bottleneck and get direct information on the early stages of electron and charge transfer generated by visible and ultraviolet light absorption on organic optoelectronic systems, by extending the available theoretical tools of attosecond science beyond the state of the art. The objective is to provide clear-cut movies of electron and charge transfer processes with the ultimate goal of engineering the molecular response to optimize the light driven processes leading to the desired opto-electronic behavior (https://tomatto.eu/).

Position requirements

  • A PhD degree in physics or theoretical chemistry or related disciplines.
  • Experience in advanced theoretical modelling
  • Knowledge of scientific programming languages (e.g., Fortran 90, C, C++, Python, etc).
  • Knowledge of quantum mechanics, basic electrodynamics, basic atomic and molecular physics.
  • Good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main responsibilities

The selected researcher shall cooperate with the SyG team in the development and implementation of the methodology needed to study the electronic transfer processes in the donor-acceptor systems that are being studied within the project. Good and collaborative attitude with other group members is expected.

Instructions on how to apply

Expected start date is October 2023. Only applications submitted through the hosting institution (UAM) electronic submission system can be considered (https://sede.uam.es/sede/piproyectos, job offer reference: PR32/07/2023). Deadline for applications is September 11, 2023.

More information can be found at: https://www.uam.es/uam/investigacion/ofertas-empleo/contrato-conjuntajulioeuropea-danieljaque

 

IDEAL PhD COFUND fellowship

22 March, 2023 12:56 / no comments

IMDEA Nanociencia´s first call for applications to the IDEAL PhD Fellowship Programme is now OPEN!

Deadline is 10/04/2023. 

Potential candidates interested in applying can read about the IDEAL PhD fellowship and training programme and our project on offer in the IDEAL PhD webpage and the PDF document attached.

To be eligible, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to the deadline for applications.

Please read carefully the Guide for Applicants before submitting your application. Applicants should register and submit their application through the IDEAL PhD website:  Apply now – IDEAL PhD Cofund (idealcofund-project.eu)

More information about the project on “Theoretical modelling of attosecond dynamics induced by X-ray free-electron lasers“.

PDF describing the position: Funded PhD position_MartínF

Guide for applicants: Guide for applicants IDEAL PhD Programme

 

SECOND CALL FOR CIVIS3I POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

7 August, 2022 17:32 / no comments

Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme has offered 16 fellowships and contributed to the development of human resources in all fields of science worldwide, through the training of experienced researchers with international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects. The Second Call of CIVIS3i is now open and offering 16 fellowships in all fields of science to experienced researchers (postdoc level) from any age and nationality.   Fellowships are for a period of two years and are tenable at any of the CIVIS3i Recruiting Universities: Aix Marseille University, Université libre de Bruxelles, Sapienza Universitat di Roma and Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. Fellows will benefit from mobility and countless training and networking opportunities offered by the CIVIS Alliance of 10 universities across Europe, along with intersectoral exchanges with the socio-economic world, for instance via the CIVIS3i non-academic partners. The call is currently open for three months, with a deadline to submit applications until the 27 October 2022 (see full timeline for the second call here). Applicants must comply with the programme’s eligibility criteria and Guide for Applicants. In September a series of events to assist applicants with the preparation of their research projects will be announced in the CIVIS3i website: Weekly Q&A sessions and a comprehensive Info Day.
 

Scientific Software Engineer in Computational Chemistry and AMO Physics

2 February, 2022 21:37 / no comments

We are looking for a researcher or engineer to extend and improve computational software aimed at describing ionization processes in atoms and molecules (https://campusys.qui.uam.es/?page_id=1691). 

Subject description

Extending and improving the performance of the ionization code XChem and its time-dependent version, including massive parallelization, as well as contributing to the development of a GUI for the same code. Calculations of attosecond electron dynamics in molecules induced by ultrashort laser pulses.  

Position requirements 

  • A Bachelor degree and a MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or related areas. Holding a PhD degree in these same areas will be positively evaluated.
  • Experience in advanced computational modelling
  • Experience in scientific programming languages (e.g., Fortran 90, C, C++, Python, etc)
  • Basic knowledge of atomic and molecular physics
  • Good oral and written proficiency in English
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Start date and duration

The position should ideally start in the first half of 2022 and will be funded for 12-18 months (depending on the availability of the selected candidate).

Remuneration

The salary follows European standard scales and will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Application procedure

Please, send your application (including CV and motivation letter) to campus.theorygroup@uam.es.

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Grant PDC2021-121073-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR.

 

Pre- and postdoctoral positions in Theoretical Attosecond Molecular Science

15 November, 2021 20:38 / no comments

Several pre- and postdoctoral positions are available in the group of Fernando Martín (https://campusys.qui.uam.es/ at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and IMDEA Nanoscience in framework of the recently awarded Synergy Grant of the European Research Council TOMATTO (the ultimate Time scale of Organic Molecular optoelectronics: the ATTOsecond).

Subject description

The goal of the project is to overcome the femtosecond time-scale bottleneck and get direct information on the early stages of electron and charge transfer generated by visible and ultraviolet light absorption on organic optoelectronic systems, by extending the available theoretical tools of attosecond science beyond the state of the art. The objective is to provide clear-cut movies of electron and charge transfer processes with the ultimate goal of engineering the molecular response to optimize the light driven processes leading to the desired opto-electronic behavior.

Position requirements

  • A Bachelor degree in Physics or Chemistry and an MSc in physics or theoretical chemistry (for predoc positions) or a PhD degree in physics or theoretical chemistry (for postdoc positions) or related disciplines.
  • Experience in advanced theoretical modelling
  • Knowledge of scientific programming languages (e.g., Fortran 90, C, C++, Python, etc).
  • Knowledge of quantum mechanics, basic electrodynamics, basic atomic and molecular physics.
  • Good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main responsibilities

The main duty is to conduct research, but teaching might also be offered if the chosen candidate desires it. Good and collaborative attitude with other group members is expected.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • CV including a list of publications
  • General description of past research and future research interests (no more than two pages)
  • Contact information of at least two references

The position will start with a renewable 1-year contract up to a maximum of 4 years. The salary follows European standard scales and will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Applications should be sent to campus.theorygroup@uam.es and fernando.martin@uam.es    

 

Permanent call for expressions of interest

2 August, 2021 11:39 / no comments

CampuS theoretical group, led by Prof. Fernando Martín, belongs to the Department of Chemistry of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Its research mainly focuses on:

  1. the theoretical and computational modeling of photoexcitation and photoionization processes in atomic and molecular systems induced by synchrotron radiation and ultrashort laser pulses with femto- and attosecond duration,
  2. the study and theoretical prediction of properties of materials and nano-objects of complex molecular systems, aggregates and fullerenes, isolated or deposited on metallic and nonmetallic surfaces. This, in close collaboration with prestigious Spanish and international experimental groups.

The quality of the group is reflected by the number and quality of publications in the last years: more than 450 papers, among which 4 in Science, 2 in Nature, 1 Chemical Reviews, 2 in Nature Physics, 2 in Nature Chemistry, 1 in Nature Photonics, 4 in Nature Communications, 4 in Proc. of National Academy of Sciences, 1 in NanoLetters, 1 in ACS Nano, 2 in Angewandte Chemie, 3 in Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1 in Advance materials, 1 in Small, etc.

CampuS research group at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid is continuously seeking for excellent researchers at predoctoral and postdoctoral level. If you have a mature interest in any of the research topics described above, we invite you to send us an expression of interest including your CV and motivation letter, briefly describing your research profile and the research project you would like to develop in our group.

If your profile fits our group, we will look for a convenient funding source and provide assistance with any administrative issue. Besides the group funding sources, different programs at National and European level may allow excellent researchers to develop a career path in the group, as summarized in the document developed by FECYT “Researcher career path in Spain at a glance”.

At MSc level:

At predoctoral level, most relevant to our field are:

At postdoctoral level:

Other oportunities to join UAM University are:

An overview on opportunities for researchers willing to establish in Spain can also be found here: https://www.euraxess.es/node/334701/

For any question you may have do not doubt to contact campus.theorygroup@uam.es. 

 

Pre- and postdoctoral position in Attosecond Molecular Science

23 April, 2021 13:15 / no comments

Pre- and postdoctoral position available in the framework of the recently awarded Synergy Grant of the European Research Council TOMATTO (the ultimate Time scale of Organic Molecular optoelectronics: the ATTOsecond).

Subject description

The goal of the project is to overcome the femtosecond time-scale bottleneck and get direct information on the early stages of electron and charge transfer generated by visible and ultraviolet light absorption on organic optoelectronic systems, by extending the available experimental and theoretical tools of attosecond science beyond the state of the art and combining them with the most advanced methods in organic synthesis. The objective is to provide clear-cut movies of electron and charge transfer processes with unprecedented time resolution with the ultimate goal of engineering the molecular response to optimize the light driven processes leading to the desired opto-electronic behavior.

The research activity will be based on the synergic work of three research teams led by Prof. Fernando Martín (IMDEA Nanoscience and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, https://campusys.qui.uam.es/), Prof. Mauro Nisoli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy, http://www.attosecond.fisi.polimi.it/), and Prof. Nazario Martín (Universidad Complu-tense de Madrid, Spain, http://www.nazariomartingroup.com/).

Position requirements

  • Graduate (for predoc positions) or PhD (for postdoc positions) degree in physics, chemistry or a related discipline. Applications will be considered also from candidates who have completed a doctoral course of studies and for whom the defense has been scheduled.
  • Proven experience in advanced theoretical methods for attosecond science, or experimental work with ultrafast laser systems and/or high-order harmonic generation and/or attosecond/femtosecond spectroscopy and/or EUV/x-ray instrumentation, or organic synthesis.
  • Good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main responsibilities

The main duty is to conduct research, including experimental or theoretical activities on ultrafast lasers and attosecond/femtosecond EUV beamlines, or organic synthesis, as well as data analysis and modeling and manuscript writing. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. Good and collaborative attitude with other group members is expected, as well as a willingness to take on some practical issues fairly shared among the group members.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • CV including a list of publications
  • General description of past research and future research interests (no more than two pages)
  • Contact information of at least two references
  • Copy of the degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: fernando.martin@imdea.org, mauro.nisoli@polimi.it, and nazmar@ucm.es.

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The position will start with a renewable 1-year contract up to a maximum of 4 years. The salary follows European standard scales and will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate.

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Science: https://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/543324/pre-and-postdoctoral-position-in-attosecond-molecular-science/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
Nature: https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/pre-and-postdoctoral-positions-in-attosecond-molecular-science-imdea-nanoscience-739170

 

Contrato FPI para realización de Tesis Doctoral en Ciencia de Attosegundos, Attoquímica

9 October, 2020 12:50 / no comments

Contrato FPI asociado al proyecto del Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación con referencia PID2019-105458RB-I00, co-liderado por Alicia Palacios y Fernando Martín, para realización de una tesis doctoral en el grupo CampuS, en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO: Graduado en Física o Graduado en Química interesado en realizar tesis doctoral en modelización teórica en ciencia de attosegundos. Se deberá estar en disposición de ser admitido en un programa de doctorado para el curso 2020/2021 en la fecha en la que se formalice el contrato. 

PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN: El hilo conductor de nuestra investigación es el estudio de la dinámica acoplada de electrones y núcleos en moléculas y sistemas complejos inducida por pulsos láser de attosegundos. El trabajo se desarrollará en colaboración con grupos experimentales internacionales.
Publicaciones recientes representativas de esta línea de investigación:
“Attosecond timing of electron emission from a molecular shape resonance” Science Advances 6, eaba7762 (2020)
“Attosecond coupled electron and nuclear dynamics in H2” Nature Physics 14, 733 (2018)
“Attosecond dynamics in molecules” Chemical Reviews 117, 10760 (2017)
“Attosecond dynamics through a Fano resonance: Monitoring the birth of  …” Science 354, 734 (2016)
“Reconstruction and control of a time-dependent two-electron wave packet” Nature 516, 374 (2014) [seminal work]
“Ultrafast electron dynamics in phenylalanine initiated by attosecond pulses” Science 346, 336 (2014) [seminal work]
“El Nacimiento de la attoquímica” Investigacióny Ciencia 508 48 (2019)

FECHA LÍMITE SOLICITUD: La convocatoria estará abierta entre el 15 y el 23 de Octubre de 2020 (ver trámites aquí). Se ruega enviar expresión de interés a los investigadores responsables.

FECHADE INCORPORACIÓN: Según resolución de la agencia financiadora (esperado a partir de mayo-junio 2021)

CONTACTO/INFORMACIÓN: anuncio-PhD-FPI
Grupo CampuS (campus.theorygroup@uam.es): https://campusys.qui.uam.es/
Alicia Palacios (alicia.palacios@uam.es): https://scholar.google.es/citations?hl=es&user=Q1zRERUAAAAJ
Fernando Martín (fernando.martin@uam.es): https://scholar.google.es/citations?hl=es&user=INs0CJoAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

 

PhD position in attosecond science

17 June, 2019 11:35 / no comments

A predoctoral contract is available in the group of Prof. Fernando Martín at IMDEA-Nanoscience (http://nanociencia.imdea.org/fernando-martin-s-group/group-people), in the framework of a synergy project funded by the Madrid regional government (Y2018/NMT-5028, FULMATEN-CM).

The research project

The project aims at using attosecond and few-femtosecond laser pulses for real time imaging of charge transfer processes occurring in organic molecules and, eventually, to control them[1] (additional information can be found in the group website). The available position concerns the theoretical modeling of such charge transfer processes in systems of interest for the design of new materials.

Candidates Profile

Candidates of any gender and nationality are welcome to apply, with the following eligibility requirements:

1. A BSc degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Physics or a closely related subject.

2. Excellent knowledge of quantum mechanics, basic electrodynamics, basic atomic, molecular and optical physics; scattering theory and numerical methods.

3. Fluent English;

We will value positively any postgraduate specialization degree (e.g. MSc) in related areas, enthusiasm for learning and commitment to teamwork and any additional skills in the areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry and programming that are relevant to the two offered position in theory. For example, acquaintance with quantum chemistry packages to model excited states; participation to software projects; competences in photoelectron spectroscopies, attosecond physics; etc.

Starting Date and Duration

The position should ideally start by September 2019 and will be funded for (16+12) months.

Remuneration

Salary to be agreed based on the candidate experience following the standards of a predoc position in Spain.

Application procedure

Candidates should send to fulmaten-cm@imdea.org a letter of motivation and future research interests, a CV and a list of publications, contact information for two references, copy of BSc/MSc degree certificates, academic records, and any additional information that can support the application. Please, include “FULMATEN-IMDEA5” in the issue. Deadline to apply is June 26, 2019.

Additional supporting documents, clarification and recommendation letters could be requested during the selection process. Selected candidates shall be contacted for an interview, where practical questions will also be asked.

(1) F. Calegari, et al, “Ultrafast electron dynamics in phenylalanine initiated by attosecond pulses” Science 346 336 (2014); M. Nisoli, et al, “Attosecond electron dynamics in molecules” Chemical Reviews 117 10760 (2017).

 

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