Postdoc: Crafting Entangled Plasmon Spectroscopy

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics in Denmark is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to develop a theory of spectroscopy with entangled surface plasmons. The position focuses on nonlinear spectroscopies and designing quantum states of plasmons to control excitation pathways.

You will join the 'Theory of light-matter interaction in quantum materials' group and lead research activities, collaborating with international partners and benefiting from connections to the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field.
• Experience in the theory of light-matter interaction (quantum optics, nonlinear optics, spectroscopy or plasmonics).
• Proficient in scientific programming (Python or Fortran).
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in English and the ability to present and discuss scientific ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical theory for nonlinear absorption of entangled surface plasmons by molecules on surfaces.
• Design families of entangled plasmon states that selectively enhance or suppress different interaction pathways.
• Connect the signals to quantum chemistry pictures of charge transfer and intermolecular forces

Skills

Quantum optics

Nonlinear optics

Spectroscopy

Plasmonics

Python

Fortran

English communication

Education

PhD in Physics

Background in Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

Python

Fortran

Job description

DTU Physics in Denmark is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to develop a theory of spectroscopy with entangled surface plasmons. The position focuses on nonlinear spectroscopies and designing quantum states of plasmons to control excitation pathways.

You will join the 'Theory of light-matter interaction in quantum materials' group and lead research activities, collaborating with international partners and benefiting from connections to the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of