Dear Colleague,
in the framework of the ERC project FEMTOSCOPY
2 Post-Doc positions are available at the
Laboratory for Ultrafast Spectroscopy,
Physics Department, University of Rome "Sapienza", ITALY
in the following areas:
POSITION #1: Ultrafast spectroscopy in biomolecules.
A Femtosecond Stimulated Raman Scattering setup, optimized to exploit
resonances
in the range 320-520nm, is available in our lab. It allows for
pump-probe vibrational spectroscopy
with time resolution of ~40fs and energy resolution of ~10cm-1. Combined
with
our sub-picosecond transient absorption setup is an ideal tool to
address the
dynamics of intermediates involved in chemical reactions induced by an
ultrafast optical trigger in biomolecules. Further details can be found
in:
http://femtoscopy.phys.uniroma1.it/scopigno/static/RES_ACT/my_papers/OPEX_19_1107.pdf
Candidates with hands on background in linear and non-linear optics, are
encouraged to apply. Previous experience with ultrafast lasers and/or
resonance Raman spectroscopy and/or transient absorption and/or
biochemistry of heme-proteins is highly appreciated.
Successful applicant is expected to prepare and carry out Transient
Absorption and FSRS
experiments together with our team. Develop own research in the area of
sub picosecond structural dynamics.
POSITION #2: Coherent Phonon Generation and Detection in Extreme
Conditions by Ultrashort Light Pulses
Building on a Ti:Sa regeneratively amplified laser source, we developed
a novel pump probe
layout for generation and narrow band probing of optic and acoustic-like
dynamics in
crystalline and amorphous materials in the range 40-400 GHz. Further
details can be found in
this recent paper:
http://femtoscopy.phys.uniroma1.it/scopigno/static/RES_ACT/my_papers/APL_98_011901.pdf
Candidates with experimental background in phonon dynamics in disordered
and/or correlated systems are encouraged to apply. Previous hands on
experience with ultrafast time-resolved optical techniques and/or phonon
spectroscopies (Brillouin and Raman scattering, Inelastic X-ray and
Neutron Scattering) is highly appreciated
Successful applicant is expected to prepare and carry out
experiments together with our team. Develop own research in the area of
high frequency dynamics in amorphous materials and/or correlated systems
in extreme thermodynamic conditions.
Both the appointments are initially for 12 Months with possible
extension upon mutual
consent.
Applications, along including a CV and names of 3 referees, should be
addressed to
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and will be considered immediately until the positions are filled.
For an overview of our research:
http://femtoscopy.phys.uniroma1.it/scopigno/index.php/Research-Topics/
Best Regards and apologize for cross posting,
TS
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Tullio Scopigno
Dipartimento di Fisica - Universita' Roma "La Sapienza"
P.le Aldo Moro, 2 - 00185 - Roma – Italy
http://femtoscopy.phys.uniroma1.it/scopigno/
Tel. +39-06-4991-3314 (Office)
Tel. +39-06-4969-3252 (Lab)
Fax +39-06-4463158
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