Research assistant in Ultrashort pulse generation and low temperature measurements on performing low temperature pump-probe measurements
This project will work on performing low temperature pump-probe measurements on quantum materials. The project will last for 6 months.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 6 month appointment starts November 1st 2022.
Job description
You will:
- Be responsible for the operation of one of our femtosecond laser systems.
- Perform pulse characterization measurements and maintain the laser system.
- Perform low temperature pump probe measurements on a range of systems.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in physics or similar topic and should have experience with
- Short pulse generation in the IR using a holocore fibre
- Use of a non-collinear OPA for short pulses in the visible.
- FROG characterization of ultrafast pulses
- Pump-probe spectroscopy of quantum materials at low temperatures.
Who we are
Details of our group can be found at:
https://phys.au.dk/udqm
What we offer
The department/centre offers:
- a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Dr Simon Wall, +45 26306659, simon.wall@phys.au.dk
Application procedure
Short-listing is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.
Questions about the position?
Simon Elliot WallAssociate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy+4526306659simon.wall@phys.au.dk
Questions about application and proces?
Nat-Tech Administrative Centre – Nat-Tech HR+4593522295nat-tech.HR.team1@au.dk