Subject     Experiments and simulations in two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy of natural and artificial light harvesting systems and their constituents

Keywords     Multidimensional coherent spectroscopy, femtobiology, ultrafast spectroscopy

Work description     The Photonics Institute hosts a state-of-the-art experimental setup for Two-dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy (2D-ES). The goal of the current research project is to use single- and double-quantum 2D-ES to elucidate the energy flow in natural and artificial light harvesters and their constituents. Depending on the candidate’s interest, he or she also has the possibility to participate in designing and constructing a novel, shaper-assisted 2D-ES setup. Extended research visits of up to three months and constant exchange with theory groups will be an integral part of the PhD thesis. The studentship is fully funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, Project ID Y631.

Requirements     Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics or physical chemistry, interest for experimental work, willingness to perform data analysis and simulation. Experiences with ultrafast spectroscopy are an asset. Excellent team working skills and good command of the English language are necessary. Applications should include an extended CV, a letter of motivation and the name and contact information for at least two references.

Earliest Start     November 2012

Contact		 Dr. Jürgen Hauer
                         Vienna University of Technology
                         Photonics Institute
                         Gusshausstr. 25-29
                         1040 Vienna, Austria
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                         Homepage: http://www.univie.ac.at/ultrafast-dynamics/

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