Researcher in Attosecond Optics

Lund University, Department of Physics, Atomic Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties
We are looking for a researcher to develop attosecond technology. This implies to improve specifications and control of ultrashort laser pulses (with duration a few femtoseconds) and attosecond pulses generated by high-order harmonic generation in gases.

The work duties include:

Operate, maintain and develop a femtosecond laser system based on OPCPA or titanium sapphire technology.
Develop characterization methods for ultrashort laser pulses
Optimise the generation of attosecond pulses through harmonic generation in gases

And, partly;

Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
Actively seeking external research funding
Collaboration with industry and wider society
Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have:

A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
Very good knowledge and experience of femtosecond laser systems

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

Experience with high-order harmonic generation in gases
Experienece with characterizing ultrashort laser pulses

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, 2 years, 100 %.

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.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2020-06-01
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2020/1104
Contact	Anne L'Huillier, professor, +4646 222 7661
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published	16.Apr.2020
Last application date	30.Apr.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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Lund University, Department of Physics, Atomic Physics