PhD position in Experimental Physics at Umeå University

About Project:

The Umeå University is looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate interested in performing research on ultrafast spectroscopy in condensed matter nanosystems. The PhD project interfaces exciting fields of research, including ultrafast science, photonics and chemistry, with an overarching goal to understand the dynamics of electronic degrees of freedom in nanostructured materials.

The project results will disclose novel mechanisms to control molecular photoswitches for applications in quantum computing and/or optical transistors.

Applicant’s Qualifications:

• Qualifications equivalent to a completed second-cycle degree, or completed course of at least 240 ECTS credits with at least 60 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level.
• Specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies in experimental physics include completed courses within the field of physics comprising at least 120 credits.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Research Background: ultrafast and nonlinear optics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, or photochemistry.
• Having experience or knowledge in polaritonic chemistry, nanophotonics, data analysis, finite element/FDTD methods, or programming/coding is considered a merit.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter or motivation (max. 1 page).
• CV.
• Certified copies of relevant degree certificate(s) in English or Swedish.
• Transcripts with grades
• Copies of student theses and publications (if any).
• Recommendation letter of at least one Professor.

Last Date of Application: April 12, 2024