Doctoral Researcher in Ultrafast Quantum Materials Physics

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

We are seeking a Doctoral Researcher to set up exciting experiments at the Department of Physics and Materials Science of the University of Luxembourg. In particular, we will target the development of advanced ultrafast tools and techniques with the goal to exploit them for the investigation of fundamental light-matter interaction processes occurring on the femtosecond timescale.

The doctoral student will employ and develop advanced techniques that make use of a multi-pulse approach to access several temporal and frequency dimensions for the observation of quantum interactions in materials like 2D chalcogenides. It will be possible to investigate how excitons, phonons, carriers and spins interact in complex band-structure landscapes. The main samples for the experimental studies will be layered semiconductors and heterostructures where the excitation leads to dynamical phenomena connected to quantum many-body interactions. The interest to perform these experiments lays on the potential use of these novel materials for quantum technology applications.

This project is inserted in the context of the QUANCOM Doctoral Training Unit fully funded by the Luxembourg National Research fund that aims to seed a National Quantum Initiative focused on fostering and harnessing emergent technologies enabled by the control of quantum systems to perform quantum information processing.

Further information about the research activities of the host group can be found at ultrafast.uni.lu. In case of further questions please contact

Your profile

• Master in Physics or similar subjects
• Curiosity and self-motivation
• Experience in ultrafast optics and ultrafast lasers is preferential
• Proficiency in English is required

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• A short statement about research interests, publications (including Bachelor or Master theses if available), copies of all relevant certificates
• Contact addresses of possible referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Limpertsberg
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07264

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).