PhD position: Developing experiments to study ultrafast molecular photochemistry

A fully-funded PhD position in experimental molecular physics/physical chemistry is available in the group of Lukas Bruder at the University of Freiburg, Germany. 

The candidate will tackle important challenges in molecular photochemistry. Examples are photoisomerization reactions and molecular charge and energy transfer. These processes play an important role in many fields, for instance in novel optical sensing and storage devices, in photosynthesis, photocatalysis and photovoltaics. We will develop a unique experimental approach to study these processes. The experiment combines molecular/cluster beam techniques, time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, high harmonic generation (HHG) and interferometric detection techniques adapted from coherent multidimensional spectroscopy. The main focus of the project will lie on developing and applying these new experimental methods. This provides many opportunities for the doctoral candidate to learn new methodologies. In addition to the scientific training, we will particularly support the career development of the candidate. The PhD position will be integrated in the graduate school DynCAM (rtg-dyncam.de) offering an outstanding environment for junior researchers.
More information about our research group may be found here: https://www.nanophysics.uni-freiburg.de/
and about the specific project here: https://www.nanophysics.uni-freiburg.de/en/research-projects/multiplex

Applicants should have a degree in physics, chemistry, optical engineering or related fields and should have strong interest in atomic and molecular physics or physical chemistry. Experience in the use of ultrafast lasers and/or vacuum equipment as well as basic programming skills (python/matlab) is desired. Good communication skills are needed. The candidate should bring great interest in building experimental setups.

Applications including a letter of motivation, a CV, certificates of your university degree (including grades), a transcript of records and contact details of two references should be sent in a single pdf file to sekretariat.stienkemeier@physik.uni-freiburg.de. Please indicate the subject “PhD MULTIPLEX” in your email. Starting date: as soon as possible. Application deadline is 4th of August 2024 (Search will be continued until suitable candidates are found).