Experimental Research on Attosecond Photoionization Dynamics in Biologically Relevant Molecules to Control Ionizing-Radiation Damage in Tissue

Universidad Complutense de Madrid; España; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Chemical Physics group. The project focuses on attosecond photoionization dynamics on bio-relevant systems, with experiments at CLUR/Ultrafast Lasers Center using isolated attosecond pulses via HHG and photoelectron spectroscopy.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Physics or Chemistry, and a background in light-matter interaction and molecular dynamics is desirable.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a BSc degree in Physics/Chemistry or similar.
• A background and motivation in light-matter interaction and photo-induced molecular dynamics is desired.
• Previous experience with pulsed lasers, high harmonic generation and programming skills would be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Work on attosecond photoionization dynamics on bio-relevant systems.
• Carry out experiments at the Ultrafast Lasers Center of the UCM combining isolated attosecond pulses through high harmonic generation and photoelectron spectroscopy.
• Collaborate under supervision of Prof. Luis Bañares and Prof. Sonia Marggi Poullain.

Skills

Pulsed lasers

High harmonic generation

Programming skills

Light-matter interaction

Education

BSc in Physics or Chemistry

Tools

Ultrafast laser systems

Photoelectron spectroscopy

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad Complutense de Madrid Department Vicerrectorado de Investigación y Transferencia Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Physics » Chemical physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The project
The researcher will work on attosecond photoionization dynamics on bio-relevant systems. Experiments will be carried out at the Ultrafast Lasers Center of the UCM combining isolated attosecond pulses through high harmonic generation and photoelectrons spectroscopy.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate must hold a Bsc degree in Physics/Chemistry or similar. A background and motivation in light-matter interaction and photo-induced molecular dynamics is desired. Previous experience with pulsed lasers, high harmonic generation and programming skills would be highly valued, although not a pre-requisite.

Working environment
The candidate will work in the Chemical Reaction Dynamics and Femtochemistry group at UCM in Madrid (Spain) under the supervision of Prof. Luis Bañares and Prof. Sonia Marggi Poullain. The experiments will be carried out mostly at CLUR ( https://www.ucm.es/ulc ; https://laserlab-europe.eu/about/members/clur/ ). The group has an extensive expertise in the study of photodynamics of polyatomic molecules in gas-phase induced by nanosecond, femtosecond to attosecond pulses, as well as synchrotron radiation.