Ph.D. Position in Ultrafast Optical and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Metal-based molecular systems
The Laboratory of Ultrafast Spectroscopy at the EPF-Lausanne is seeking an outstanding PhD candidate in the field of time-resolved structural dynamics of metal-based molecular compounds. This interdisciplinary project combines femtosecond laser spectroscopies and picosecond x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to visualize the electronic and structural dynamics of the systems [e.g., see C. Bressler and M. Chergui, Chem. Rev. 104, 1781 (2004)]. The research is undertaken in collaboration with the Swiss Light Source (SLS) near Zürich, Switzerland, and in the framework of the European COST Action entitled: "Optically and electronically controlled states of metal-based molecular systems. Experiment and theory"
The successful candidate will perform picosecond X-ray absorption studies on light excited Platinum- and Iron-based molecular systems, including biologically relevant systems. These studies will be complemented by ultrafast optical transient absorption and fluorescence experiments. He or she will have excellent degrees in experimental physics, chemical physics or a related discipline. Experience in one or more of the following will be highly appreciated: synchrotron radiation experiments, X-ray spectroscopy (EXAFS, XANES), ultrafast laser spectroscopies. We expect both the capability of independent research as well as teamwork spirit during the experiments.
Applications with a complete CV and a letter of motivation should be sent as soon as possible to:
Prof. Dr. Majed Chergui
Laboratoire de Spectroscopie Ultrarapide (LSU)
Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie Chimiques (ISIC)
Faculté des Sciences de Base, BSP
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
CH-1015 Lausanne-Dorigny, Switzerland
tel.: xx-41-21-693 0457 or 0447
Fax.:xx-41-21-693 0422
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http://lsu.epfl.ch/
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