Field of Interest:cond-mat
Deadline: 2015-10-16
Region: Europe
Job description:
Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) at DESY Hamburg
Postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics
The CFEL-DESY Theory Division at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science at DESY invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics within an interdisciplinary project on the interaction of intense radiation from a free-electron laser (FEL) with solids.
DESY is one of the world's leading research centers for accelerator physics, high energy physics and research with synchrotron and FEL radiation, with an international research environment. It is located in the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg in northern Germany. DESY hosts a soft X-ray FEL facility (FLASH).
Preparations for a European X-ray FEL are underway. The Center for Free-Electron Laser Science is a novel joint enterprise by DESY, the Max Planck Society (MPG), and the University of Hamburg. CFEL is designed to significantly advance science with next generation light sources. The three partners join forces to explore structural changes of atoms, molecules, condensed, biological, or warm dense matter on femtosecond time scales. CFEL envisions uncovering the "dynamics of matter" by uniting expertise from the various disciplines and research institutions in a new interdisciplinary and synergistic effort. The CFEL Theory Division develops theoretical and computational tools to predict the behavior of matter exposed to intense electromagnetic radiation. For more details please see http://desy.cfel.de/cfel_theory_division/
Understanding of radiation-induced structural transitions in condensed matter is essential for developing new techniques for manipulating matter on femtosecond timescales at nanoscale spatial dimensions. The available postdoctoral project aims at tracing non-equilibrium evolution of electronic and atomic structure within solids under strong-field excitation. Modeling tool will be developed to treat structural and transport effects in materials after laser excitation for various excitation scenarios at wavelengths ranging from THz to X-rays. With the ab-initio techniques applied, structural changes in solids in low- and highly excited states far from equilibrium will be described, as well as the unexplored intermediate regime between solid state
and warm-dense-matter This work will be performed in an interdisciplinary collaboration within the CFEL-DESY Theory Group, and with various experimental groups, with strong implications for current and planned experiments with intense femtosecond light sources.
Interested candidates holding a PhD Degree or equivalent in theoretical condensed matter physics are invited to apply. Scientific excellence documented by a strong publication record, very good programming skills and extensive experience in ab-initio calculations (e.g., DFT, MD) are mandatory. Applications (in English) including: (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) list of publications, (iii) copy of PhD certificate (with grade), (iv) two letters of reference should be sent per electronic mail to:
Prof. Dr. Beata Ziaja-Motyka
CFEL at DESY, Notkestrasse 85,
22607 Hamburg, Germany
email: ziaja@mail.desy.de
The application deadline is 16 October 2015.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organizations. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and invites applications from women. Expected position start is 1 April 2016. The position is limited to 2+1 years.
More Information:https://desy.cfel.de/cfel_theory_division/phd_and_postdoctoral_research_opportunities/
Deadline: 2015-10-16
Region: Europe
Job description:
Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) at DESY Hamburg
Postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics
The CFEL-DESY Theory Division at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science at DESY invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics within an interdisciplinary project on the interaction of intense radiation from a free-electron laser (FEL) with solids.
DESY is one of the world's leading research centers for accelerator physics, high energy physics and research with synchrotron and FEL radiation, with an international research environment. It is located in the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg in northern Germany. DESY hosts a soft X-ray FEL facility (FLASH).
Preparations for a European X-ray FEL are underway. The Center for Free-Electron Laser Science is a novel joint enterprise by DESY, the Max Planck Society (MPG), and the University of Hamburg. CFEL is designed to significantly advance science with next generation light sources. The three partners join forces to explore structural changes of atoms, molecules, condensed, biological, or warm dense matter on femtosecond time scales. CFEL envisions uncovering the "dynamics of matter" by uniting expertise from the various disciplines and research institutions in a new interdisciplinary and synergistic effort. The CFEL Theory Division develops theoretical and computational tools to predict the behavior of matter exposed to intense electromagnetic radiation. For more details please see http://desy.cfel.de/cfel_theory_division/
Understanding of radiation-induced structural transitions in condensed matter is essential for developing new techniques for manipulating matter on femtosecond timescales at nanoscale spatial dimensions. The available postdoctoral project aims at tracing non-equilibrium evolution of electronic and atomic structure within solids under strong-field excitation. Modeling tool will be developed to treat structural and transport effects in materials after laser excitation for various excitation scenarios at wavelengths ranging from THz to X-rays. With the ab-initio techniques applied, structural changes in solids in low- and highly excited states far from equilibrium will be described, as well as the unexplored intermediate regime between solid state
and warm-dense-matter This work will be performed in an interdisciplinary collaboration within the CFEL-DESY Theory Group, and with various experimental groups, with strong implications for current and planned experiments with intense femtosecond light sources.
Interested candidates holding a PhD Degree or equivalent in theoretical condensed matter physics are invited to apply. Scientific excellence documented by a strong publication record, very good programming skills and extensive experience in ab-initio calculations (e.g., DFT, MD) are mandatory. Applications (in English) including: (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) list of publications, (iii) copy of PhD certificate (with grade), (iv) two letters of reference should be sent per electronic mail to:
Prof. Dr. Beata Ziaja-Motyka
CFEL at DESY, Notkestrasse 85,
22607 Hamburg, Germany
email: ziaja@mail.desy.de
The application deadline is 16 October 2015.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organizations. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and invites applications from women. Expected position start is 1 April 2016. The position is limited to 2+1 years.
More Information:https://desy.cfel.de/cfel_theory_division/phd_and_postdoctoral_research_opportunities/