PhD Position in Experimental Physics: Umeå University invites applications for a PhD position in Experimental Physics within the Department of Physics. This 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.’ The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research in ultrafast spectroscopy, photonics, and chemistry, with collaborative opportunities across Europe.
Study Area: Experimental Physics
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold qualifications equivalent to a completed second-cycle degree, with at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level.
- Specific entry requirements for admission to third-cycle studies in experimental physics include completion of at least 120 credits in physics-related courses.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory.
- Candidates should possess a documented background in areas such as ultrafast and nonlinear optics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, or photochemistry.
- Previous experience or knowledge in polaritonic chemistry, nanophotonics, data analysis, finite element methods, and programming (C/Python and Labview) will be considered advantageous.
- Willingness to work in an intercultural, international, and diverse environment, both independently and as part of a team, is essential.
Description:
The PhD candidate will conduct research on ultrafast spectroscopy in condensed matter nanosystems, focusing on nonlinear optical properties and ultrafast electron dynamics in molecular photoswitches coupled to photonic nanostructures. The project aims to understand the dynamics of electronic degrees of freedom in nanostructured materials and explore molecular polaritons at ultrashort timescales, with potential applications in quantum computing and optical transistors.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via the e-recruitment system Varbi:
- A cover letter summarizing research interests and motivation (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of relevant degree certificate(s) translated into English or Swedish
- Transcripts with grades, accompanied by an explanation of the grading system for international applicants
- Copies of student theses and publications (if any)
- Contact information for at least one reference person
Applications should be submitted in PDF format by the deadline of April 12, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for online interviews within one week after the application deadline.
Last Date to Apply: April 12, 2024
