Ph.D. in Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials: The International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging and Structural Dynamics (IMPRS UFAST) in Hamburg, Germany, welcomes applications for 21 interdisciplinary Ph.D. positions focusing on ultrafast phenomena, X-ray physics, and dynamical imaging across physics, chemistry, and biology disciplines.
Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity in Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials
Designation: Research Associate
Research Area:
The program offers exciting research opportunities in areas such as quantum materials and atomically resolved dynamics, fundamental light-matter interaction, accelerator-based light sources, coherent controlled molecular and solid state dynamics, molecular imaging, extreme timescale spectroscopy, ultrafast optics, and X-ray science.
Light-Matter Interactions
AC1 – Non-linear phononic control of ferroics
AC3 – Nonlinear Terahertz Spectroscopies of High-Temperature Superconductors
AR1 – Polaritonic Chemistry
AR2 – Cavity quantum electrodynamical control of material phases
AR3 – Band engineering of solids with intense light
AR5 & DK1 – Cavity quantum materials: from ab initio to models
AR6 – Ab-initio nanoplasmonics, light shaping, and light-induced dynamical correlations
AR7 – Pauli-Fierz quantum field theory and quantum-electrodynamical density-functional theory
FG1 – Laser-Streaking for Novel Time-of-Arrival Measurements of X-ray Photons and Ions
FK1 – Ultrabright and Ultrafast Terahertz Electron Guns
FK2 – Attosecond Science with Sub-cycle Pulses
NH1 – Understanding photo-excited reaction pathways in catalytic transition metal complexes with ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy
NR1 – Nonlinear resonant X-ray–matter interaction theory
Quantum Materials and Dynamics
AC2 – Ultrafast On-Chip Transport in Quantum Materials
AR4 – Unraveling Microscopic Origins of Phase Transition in Excitonic Insulator Candidates with Machine Learning Force Fields
GB1 – Theory of Excitons, Charged Excitons, and their Mutual Interactions in Moiré 2D Materials
JS1 & FM – Moiré quantum materials
PM1 – Non-Equilibrium Transport in High-Tc Superconductors
PM2 – Chiral electronic order: a rewindable twist for future electronics
PM4 – Dynamic Heat transport measurements in novel quantum conditions
PM3 – Quench control of quantum materials
PM5 – Exploring intrinsic orbital dynamics in Kagome metals
TH1 – Sensing of relativistic electrons with chip-integrated photonics
Location:
The position is based at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences at the University of Hamburg, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), and European XFEL GmbH.
Eligibility/Qualification:
Applicants should hold (or be about to complete) an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, or related areas. A strong academic background and a passion for research in ultrafast phenomena are essential.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for academic services in the project, with the opportunity to pursue independent research and further academic qualifications, potentially leading to a doctorate. Duties will include contributing to the observation of atomic motions during primary events using ultra-intense electron and X-ray sources to gain new insights into the interplay between structure and dynamics.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to use the online application form and submit a cover letter, CV, and copies of degree certificates. Additional details regarding the application process can be found at IMPRS UFAST Application Guidelines.
Last Date for Apply:
The application deadline is November 6, 2024.
Markdown table for available positions:
| Title | Summary | Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification | Job Description | How to Apply | Last Date for Apply |
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| Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity in Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials | The International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging and Structural Dynamics (IMPRS UFAST) in Hamburg, Germany, welcomes applications for 21 interdisciplinary Ph.D. positions focusing on ultrafast phenomena, X-ray physics, and dynamical imaging across physics, chemistry, and biology disciplines. | Research Associate | Quantum materials, atomically resolved dynamics, light-matter interaction, molecular imaging, ultrafast optics, X-ray science | Hamburg, Germany | MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, or related areas | Academic services, independent research, doctorate pursuit, atomic motions observation | Online application form with cover letter, CV, and copies of degree certificates | November 6, 2024 |
