Postdoc positions in attosecond molecular science

Two postdoctoral contracts are 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 successful candidates will be involved in the following tasks:

• description of theoretical photoelectron spectra and attosecond transient absorption;
• improvement and application of theoretical models to visualize the electronic dynamics in molecular systems (from gas-phase to organic photovoltaic systems);
•  evaluation of the performance of photoelectron and attosecond transient absorption spectra for key systems;
•  real time imaging of charge transfer dynamics in organic photovoltaic systems.

Candidates Profile

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

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

2. A strong background in atomic, molecular and optical physics, attosecond physics, scattering theory, numerical methods and programming.

3. Fluent English;

We will value positively transnational mobility periods, demonstrated independence and commitment to team work, and any additional skills in computational modelling and/or ultrafast science.

Starting Date and Duration

Positions should ideally start from October 2019 to January 2020, and will be funded for two years each. A one-year contract will be signed initially, followed by a one-year extension depending on the performance of the candidate, and upon mutual agreement.

Remuneration

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

Application procedure

Candidates should send a letter of motivation and future research interests, a CV and a list of publications, contact information for two references, copy of PhD certificate, and any additional information that can support the application to fulmaten-cm@imdea.org before July 31, 2019, with the reference “FULMATEN-IMEA6” in the issue. Additional supporting documents and recommendation letters could be requested during the selection process. Selected candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

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(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).

Tags: FULMATEN-CM, Postdoc

By BEATRIZ MARTIN in Jobs on 17 June, 2019