Ultrafast Spectroscopy Scientist – Hydrogels & Water

AMOLF; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam invites applications for a researcher to study the molecular-scale structure and dynamics of water and polymer networks in hydrogels, using femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and polarization-resolved techniques. The project seeks to elucidate how microscopic dynamics govern macroscopic viscoelastic behavior.

The successful candidate will work in the Ultrafast Spectroscopy group, employing state-of-the-art nonlinear spectroscopic methods and collaborating across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Physical Chemistry.
• Experience with femtosecond lasers and/or nonlinear spectroscopy is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular-scale structure and dynamics of water and polymer networks in hydrogels using advanced spectroscopy.
• Apply femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and polarization-resolved techniques.
• Link microscopic dynamics to macroscopic viscoelastic properties of hydrogels.

Skills

Femtosecond spectroscopy

Nonlinear spectroscopy

Education

Master's degree in Physics or Physical Chemistry

Tools

Femtosecond lasers

GHz-THz dielectric spectroscopy

Job description

AMOLF in Amsterdam invites applications for a researcher to study the molecular-scale structure and dynamics of water and polymer networks in hydrogels, using femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and polarization-resolved techniques. The project seeks to elucidate how microscopic dynamics govern macroscopic viscoelastic behavior.

The successful candidate will work in the Ultrafast Spectroscopy group, employing state-of-the-art nonlinear spectroscopic methods and collaborating across