PhD Position in Experimental Physics: Umeå University invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in Experimental Physics at the Department of Physics. The position is part of the Wallenberg Academy Fellow Grant project, focusing on ‘Ultrafast optical metamaterials for energy-efficient logic operations and information processing – Towards light-based computing technologies.’
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Experimental Physics – Ultrafast Spectroscopy in Condensed Matter Nanosystems
Location: Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed degree at the second-cycle level or equivalent.
- At least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level.
- Specific entry requirements for experimental physics (completed physics courses of at least 120 credits).
- Fluency in English.
- Background in ultrafast and nonlinear optics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, or photochemistry.
- Previous experience or knowledge in polaritonic chemistry, nanophotonics, data analysis (e.g., MATLAB), finite element/FDTD methods, basic programming/coding in C/Python and Labview is a merit.
- Willingness to work in an international and diverse group.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on ultrafast spectroscopy in condensed matter nanosystems.
- Study nonlinear optical properties and ultrafast electron dynamics in molecular photoswitches coupled to photonic nanostructures.
- Explore the physics of molecular polaritons at ultrashort timescales.
- Collaborate with research groups in Europe on related projects.
- Participation in research education, including relevant courses.
- Teaching and departmental work (up to 20%).
Terms of Employment:
- Limited to four years at full time (up to five years with teaching and departmental work).
- Salary according to the established level for doctoral students.
- Employment starts on July 1, 2024, or according to agreement.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
- Cover letter with a summary of research interests and motivation (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of relevant degree certificate(s) translated to English or Swedish.
- Transcripts with grades, with English or Swedish translation.
- Copies of student theses and publications (if any).
- Names and contact information of at least one reference person.
Apply through the e-recruitment system Varbi by March 12, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for online interviews within one week after the deadline.
Contact Information: For further information, contact the Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor Nicolò Maccaferri, nicolo.maccaferri@umu.se
Last Date for Apply: March 12, 2024
