Applications are invited for a theory postdoc position in the group of Prof. Hans Jakob Wörner at the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry at ETH Zürich (www.atto.ethz.ch).

Candidates with experience in any of the following fields are welcome to apply:

·         attosecond physics

·         high-harmonic-generation spectroscopy

·         ultrafast molecular dynamics

·         strong-field ionization

·         X-Ray spectroscopy

·         coherent control and time-dependent quantum dynamics

 

The successful candidate will participate in the development of theoretical models closely related to ongoing experimental efforts of the group, and get an opportunity to closely collaborate with the experimental part of the group working on ultrafast light-matter-interaction phenomena. Currently, the group is utilizing a wide range of laser and attosecond sources and advanced detection techniques to unravel coupled electron-nuclear-wave-packet dynamics in small atoms, molecules, and liquids. The candidate would take a highly visible position in group, and get an opportunity to develop models describing ultrafast light-matter interactions with light sources ranging from mid-IR, VUV and XUV, to X-Rays in the water window (i.e. up to 550 eV). The group is currently utilizing a wide range of ultrafast experimental techniques such as HHG spectroscopy, electron-ion coincidence techniques, velocity-map imaging, and transient-absorption spectroscopy in the VUV, XUV and X-Ray spectral region, with isolated harmonics and broadband isolated attosecond pulses. The successful candidate would get an opportunity to develop theoretical models that would open new avenues and guide the future experimental work, collaborate with internal and external theoretical groups, and supervise master and doctoral students in the group.

 

Qualifications: Recent PhD in theoretical physical chemistry, physics or a related field.

Desired skills: Experience in attosecond physics, strong-field ionization, X-Ray spectroscopy, transient absorption spectroscopy, or related ultrafast phenomena.

Contract: The initial contract will be issued for one year and will be renewable for up to 6 years.

The applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation and arrange for three reference letters to be sent to [log in to unmask] and/or [log in to unmask].