Max Planck Institute
Hamburg, Germany
Description
The Otto-Hahn-Group “Ultrafast Electron Dynamics” at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg announces the opening of a PhD Position in Dynamics of Low-Dimensional Electron Systems starting in September 2013 or later.
The Research Group works in close collaboration with the Condensed Matter Dynamics Department of Prof. Andrea Cavalleri at the MPSD.
The work aims at a better understanding of electronic correlations in one-dimensional metallic chains and the control of the electron spin with light in one- and two-dimensional systems with a strong spin-orbit coupling. Special emphasis is put on the interplay between structural and electronic degrees of freedom that can be selectively excited using tailored femtosecond light pulses that drive the system far from equilibrium. The experimental techniques employed include in situ sample growth, low-energy electron diffraction, and time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), providing access to the atomic structure, the corresponding electronic structure as well as many-body interactions in the time domain.
Requirements
The successful candidate is a highly motivated and enthusiastic experimentalist with a strong background in condensed matter physics. Experience with femtosecond laser systems, ultrahigh vacuum, or ARPES is beneficial. The candidate should possess excellent English skills and enjoy working in an international team.
More information and applications
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields: Physics - Condensed matter properties
Career Stage: Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
Payment will be according to the German standards TVöD 13/2.
The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas, where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
For further information please contact: Dr. Isabella Gierz, email: isabella.gierz@mpsd.cfel.de.
Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, and the name of two references until October 15th 2013 to:
Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter
Personell Department
Luruper Chaussee 149, D-22761 Hamburg
E-Mail: personal@mpsd.mpg.de
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