PhD: Ultrafast Attosecond Molecular Dynamics

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) is offering a PhD position in the Chemistry/Physics research areas. The project focuses on describing the coupled electron–nuclear dynamics of small and medium-size molecules using short attosecond and femtosecond pulses, covering UV-Vis to X-ray frequencies.

We aim to explore novel pump–probe schemes to initiate and monitor ultrafast molecular dynamics and to simulate time-resolved signals for interpreting current experiments.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Physics, Theoretical Chemistry, or related field.
• Good knowledge of quantum mechanics, basic knowledge of electrodynamics and of atomic, molecular and optical physics.

Responsibilities

• Describe the coupled electron–nuclear dynamics of small and medium-size molecules under ultrafast pulses.
• Explore pump–probe schemes to initiate and monitor these ultrafast molecular processes.
• Simulate time-resolved signals for interpretation of current experiments.

Skills

Quantum mechanics concepts

Light–matter interactions

Programming experience

Scientific programming languages

Education

MSc degree in Physics, Theoretical Chemistry, or related field

Tools

C

C++

Python

Job description

The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) is offering a PhD position in the Chemistry/Physics research areas. The project focuses on describing the coupled electron–nuclear dynamics of small and medium-size molecules using short attosecond and femtosecond pulses, covering UV-Vis to X-ray frequencies.

We aim to explore novel pump–probe schemes to initiate and monitor ultrafast molecular dynamics and to simulate time-resolved signals for interpreting current experiments.