PhD - Ultrafast Laser Science and Attosecond Physics

University of  Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

Vienna, Austria

Description

The Photonics Institute of Vienna University of Technology invites applications for 2 PhD positions in ultrafast laser science and Attosecond Physics The research pursued at Photonics Institute focuses on the generation of ultrashort high-intensity laser pulses, generation of THz pulses and realization of nano-photonic devices as well as their applications. The focus of the position is to experimentally study ultrafast electron and nuclear dynamics in atoms and molecules exposed to strong laser fields on attosecond (10-18 second) to few femto-second (10-15 second) time-scales using channel-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy. The specific goal is the reconstruction of the electronic wave-function of a complex quantum system by atto-second electron wavepacket interferometry, using the state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure of the institute, comprising ultrashort pulse lasers and coincidence momentum spectroscopy apparatus. 

Requirements

Diploma or master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is a must. Good social skills and ability to work in a team. Experience with femtosecond lasers and coincidence momentum spectroscopy would be an asset. Background in ultrafast intense laser science or related fields of advantage.

More information and applications

Employment in the scope of a research project with the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), limited to 3 years. The salary, as fixed by FWF, is roughly 2000€ per month before taxes (14 times a year). The positions are available immediately. Applications consisting of a CV and description of potential previous research experience should be sent by email to Dr. Xinhua Xie, xinhua.xie@tuwien.ac.at