Researcher in laserbased combustion diagnostics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Division of Combustion Physics has during several decades built up a world leading activity on the field of laser diagnostics of combustion processes. The activities involve both development of a more fundamental understanding of the underlying physics of the techniques to be used as well as pure applications for measurements known accuracy and precision, e.g. for species concentration as well as temperature determination. Of essential importance for the activity are the techniques based on non-linear optical processes, since these techniques often show a high sensitivity combined with that the signal is generated as a new laser beam. These advantages are of great advantage within the combustion field where often the optical access is limited. In order to strengthen the activities in this field we announce for a researcher.

Work duties The purpose of the work is to develop and apply non-linear optical techniques, and especially for studies of molecules that absorb in the infrared part of the spectrum. The techniques that mainly will be studied are Polarization Spectroscopy, PS, Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing, DFWM, and Laser-induced Grating Spectroscopy, LIGS. The activities will be fundamental studies of these techniques as well as application together with external parties, e.g. different industries.

Qualification requirements  Applicants must have:

• PhD in laser diagnostics with non-linear optics
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Experience and knowledge in non-linear optics
• Good knowledge in laser-based combustion diagnostics using non-linear optics with documented experience from PS, DFWM and LIGS
• Experience from applications in the IR spectral region, in terms of laser/optics, detectors, e.g. frequency mixing, ways to increase the IR sensitivity and suitable spectroscopy
• Ability to plan and execute research projects in an independent way and with external partners

Assessment criteria and other qualifications The research is in many aspects interdisciplinary and therefore a broad competence and experience from relevant areas of physics, spectroscopy and optics are valuable. The research is very international why international experience is of value. Consideration will also be given to good co-operative ability, drive and independence and how the applicant through his experience and competence can help build and strengthen the current research area at the institution.

Terms of employment Temporary employment, 100 %, 2018-12-11 – 2019-12-10.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.