Postdoctoral Position in attosecond chiroptical coincidence spectroscopy

Position

Vollzeit

Befristet

Postdoctoral

Wissenschaft & Forschung

Konditionen

Zürich

100%

Anforderungen

Doktortitel

EU/EFTA-Bewilligung

Skills

XUV opticsPhotoelectron spectroscopyMentoringReaction microscopeSpin-resolved detectionFemtosecond laser systemsChiral moleculesExperimental physicsHigh-harmonic generationOptical alignmentData AnalysisResearch planning

Sprachen

Englisch

Beschreibung

Lead the realization and commissioning of the optical platform for circularly polarized isolated attosecond pulses, including the integration of CEP stabilization, XUV optics and active path-length stabilization
Develop and validate methods for the complete temporal and polarization characterization of circularly polarized isolated attosecond pulses using three-dimensional momentum-resolved photoelectron measurements
Integrate and commission spin-resolved electron detection
Support and scientifically coordinate the reaction-microscope experiments on bound electronic wave packets, charge migration, charge transfer and microhydrated chiral molecules
Mentor doctoral and Master's researchers in optical alignment, detector operation, data analysis and good experimental practice
Work closely with the Attochirality team, including the group's electronic and mechanical engineers and external collaborators in spin detection and theoretical modeling
Contribute to project planning, risk mitigation, publications, conference presentations and the dissemination of results

Aufgaben

Lead the realization and commissioning of the optical platform for circularly polarized isolated attosecond pulses, including the integration of CEP stabilization, XUV optics and active path-length stabilization
Develop and validate methods for the complete temporal and polarization characterization of circularly polarized isolated attosecond pulses using three-dimensional momentum-resolved photoelectron measurements
Integrate and commission spin-resolved electron detection
Support and scientifically coordinate the reaction-microscope experiments on bound electronic wave packets, charge migration, charge transfer and microhydrated chiral molecules
Mentor doctoral and Master's researchers in optical alignment, detector operation, data analysis and good experimental practice
Work closely with the Attochirality team, including the group's electronic and mechanical engineers and external collaborators in spin detection and theoretical modeling
Contribute to project planning, risk mitigation, publications, conference presentations and the dissemination of results

Anforderungen

A PhD in experimental atomic, molecular or optical physics, physical chemistry, photonics, laser physics or a closely related field, completed by the starting date
A strong publication record demonstrating independent experimental research
Substantial hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas: femtosecond or attosecond laser systems, high-harmonic generation, XUV beamlines, CEP-sensitive experiments, ultrafast pulse characterization, charged-particle momentum spectroscopy, electron detectors or spin-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy
Proven ability to design, construct, commission and troubleshoot complex optical and vacuum instrumentation
Strong skills in experimental control and scientific data analysis, preferably using Python, C/C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW or related tools
The ability to guide junior researchers and coordinate work across a collaborative experimental project
Excellent written and spoken English and a rigorous, constructive and collegial working style
Experience with high-harmonic generation, circular-polarization metrology, reaction microscopes/COLTRIMS, Mott or spin-LEED detectors, active interferometric stabilization or high-repetition-rate laser systems would be particularly valuable

Technologien

Yb-fibre laserXUV opticsreaction-microscope spectroscopyPythonC/C++MATLABLabVIEW

Vorteile

A fully funded full-time postdoctoral position for one year (renewable up to five years), with the preferred starting date 01.10.2026
A leading role in the development of a new experimental platform at the frontier of attosecond science and chiral molecular dynamics
Substantial scientific independence and the opportunity to shape experimental methods and research directions within the ERC project
Access to state-of-the-art high-repetition-rate laser systems, XUV sources, reaction-microscope instrumentation and spin-sensitive detectors
Dedicated support from electronic and mechanical engineers and close collaboration with leading international theory and experimental groups
Opportunities to supervise junior researchers, build an international scientific profile and present results at major conferences
Internationally competitive employment conditions according to ETH Zurich standards

Unternehmen

ETH Zurich

Education

ETH Zurich is one of the world-s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Kontakt

Prof. Hans Jakob Wörner

hwoerner@ethz.ch