Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) focusing on ultrafast laser physics

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in ultrafast laser physics. The role involves designing experiments, publishing scientific work, and collaborating within a vibrant team at Ruhr University Bochum, funded by the ERC Advanced Grant. Candidates with a Ph.D. and expertise in nonlinear optics are encouraged to apply by 31 August 2025.

Leistungen

Challenging tasks with independence

Collaborative team environment

Training and development opportunities

Location in the vibrant Ruhr region

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or related fields required.
• Expertise in ultrafast and nonlinear optics and laser physics necessary.
• Experience with ultrafast fiber lasers/amplifiers is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Design and build experimental platforms for research.
• Plan and conduct experiments in ultrafast laser physics.
• Publish scientific reports and participate in presentations.

Kenntnisse

Ultrafast optics

Nonlinear optics

Laser physics

Computational simulations

Scientific communication

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, or photonics

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company: Academic Europe

Research Field: Engineering & Physics

Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: EU Research Framework Programme - Other EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology:

Chair of Nonlinearity Engineering

We are looking to fill a fixed-term, full-time position (39.83 hours/week) for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in ultrafast laser physics.

NLE explores the fundamentals and practical implementation of nonlinear systems to achieve specific patterns, structures, or functionalities, often using laser physics, light-matter interactions, and nonlinear phenomena. Our research combines experimental and theoretical approaches, with applications ranging from laser technology to material processing and laser surgery, aiming towards developing an “Atom Printer” based on laser-driven self-organization.

The position is funded by the ERC Advanced Grant UNILASE, focusing on designing and demonstrating a novel laser system for ultrafast pulsed matter interactions with unprecedented laser parameters (sub-30 fs pulses at 0.1-1 THz repetition rate with kW average powers). The role involves experimental design, execution, and scientific communication.

• Design and build experimental platforms, supported by computational simulations.
• Plan and conduct experiments.
• Publish scientific reports, manuscripts, and proposals.
• Participate in meetings, present findings.

Your profile:

• Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or related fields.
• Expertise in ultrafast and nonlinear optics, laser physics.
• Experience with ultrafast fiber lasers/amplifiers, especially Yb-based, is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English (C1 required, C2 preferred) or degrees from English-medium universities.

We offer:

• Challenging tasks with independence.
• Employment at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Location in the vibrant Ruhr region.

Additional information:

The position is salaried based on TV-L collective agreement, likely pay grade E13.

Workplace: Ruhr University Bochum.

If funded solely by external sources, no teaching duties are required.

The Staff Council participates in selection processes; candidates can request their involvement.

Apply via the online portal by 31 August 2025, referencing ANR 4618.

Scope: Full-time, Duration: 1 year, Start: ASAP.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum promotes diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from women and individuals with disabilities.