2-Year Postdoctoral Position: Join the Quantum Dynamics of Materials (QUDYMA) group at ICMM-CSIC in Madrid, Spain, for a 2-year postdoctoral research opportunity focusing on computational ultrafast physics and strong-field dynamics in solids.
2-Year Postdoctoral Position – Theory of Attosecond & Strong-Field Physics in Solids
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Strong-field & Attosecond Physics in Solids |
| Location | ICMM-CSIC, Campus de Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain |
| Starting Date | Ideally April 2026 (flexible until October 2026) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Salary | Approximately €42,000 gross/year |
| Application Deadline | Review begins immediately and continues until filled |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in:
- Theoretical Ultrafast Physics
- Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics
- Electronic Structure Theory in Solids
- Experience with Computational Approaches:
- Semiconductor Bloch Equations
- Density Matrix Methods
- Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDDFT)
- Wannier-based techniques (e.g., Wannier90)
- Additional Skills:
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
- Shell scripting
- Numerical code development
- Interest in numerical tool development and collaborative research
Job Description
The successful candidate will develop and apply theoretical and computational approaches to model ultrafast light-matter interactions in crystalline materials. Key research topics include high-harmonic generation and sub-cycle carrier dynamics, involving collaboration with leading experimental groups (ARCNL, Weizmann Institute, SLAC, LLE Rochester).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact information for two references, including the PhD supervisor
Email applications with the subject line “QUDYMA Postdoc Position” to: alvaro.jimenez@csic.es
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
