Postdoc in Probing Nanoscale Heterogeneity in Ultrafast Phase Transitions

Aarhus University; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus invites applications for a 2-year full-time postdoc position in the project “Probing nanoscale heterogeneity in ultrafast phase transitions”. The work combines soft X-ray imaging at XFELs with time-resolved nonlinear optics in the laboratory.

The successful candidate will lead XFEL and synchrotron experiments, prepare samples, and drive nonlinear optics experiments. Start 1 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience with ultrafast lasers and/or X-rays and/or quantum materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead XFEL and synchrotron experiments in soft X-ray imaging.
• Prepare and characterise samples.
• Lead experiments in nonlinear optics in the laboratory.

Skills

Ultrafast lasers/X-rays experience

Education

PhD in Physics/Chemistry or related

Job description

Postdoc in Probing Nanoscale Heterogeneity in Ultrafast Phase Transitions

The Department of Physics, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 2-year full-time postdoc position in the project “Probing nanoscale heterogeneity in ultrafast phase transitions”.

The position is available from 1 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

This project will use a recently developed soft X-ray imaging method to probe the dynamics of light-induced phase transitions at the nanoscale using X-ray Free Electron Lasers. The work will also combine lab-based experiments on time-resolved nonlinear optics.

• Lead XFEL and synchrotron experiments in soft X-ray imaging
• Prepare and characterise samples
• Lead experiments in nonlinear optics in the laboratory

Applicants must have:

• A PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related field
• Experience with ultrafast lasers and/or X-rays and/or quantum materials

The place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

For further information about the position, please contact: Simon Wall, [e-mail].

The application deadline is 16 December 2026.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified 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 each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

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). Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

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