Researcher at the Department of Physics in Attosecond Physics

Description of the workplace

The Division of Atomic Physics at the Physics Department, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University has a staff of about 50 researchers including guest researchers and graduate students. The research at the division is mainly based on the use of lasers, ranging from diode lasers to terawatt lasers at the High-Power Laser Facility. Research areas include interactions between intense laser fields and matter, attosecond science, quantum information, solid-state X-ray spectroscopy, laser applications in medicine and biology, and industrial applications. More information can be found at www.atomic.physics.lu.se.

The position is linked to the Attosecond Science Group at the division. The research of the group includes ultrafast optics and lasers, attosecond pulse generation, and applications to the study of ultrafast phenomena in different materials. The researcher is expected to use a laser system with short pulses and high repetition rate to generate attosecond pulses. These pulses will be used in time-resolved studies of atoms and molecules with the help of a three-dimensional electron momentum spectrometer. 

Work duties

Description of the work duties

• to contribute to the operation and development of an advanced laser system
• to develop methods to control the generation of a few attosecond pulses per laser pulse
• to study photoionization with these pulses and an electron spectrometer
• to participate in the supervision of master and PhD students

Qualifications

Appointment to a position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD within the subject of the position. 

Required qualifications

• very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Practical experience of a femtosecond laser system
• Experience with an electron spectrometer or with high harmonic generation
• Good/Very good programming skills
• Independence and ability to collaborate

Additional requirements

• Experience with the generation of attosecond pulses by high harmonic generation in a gas
• Experience with photoelectron spectroscopy
• Additional qualifications, such as programming instruments, data analysis, vacuum technology or mechanical design.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for 01-08-2025 to 31-07-2026 at full-time.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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