- JOB
- Spain
18 Apr 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universidad de Salamanca
- Department
- Applied Physics
- Research Field
- Physics » Applied physics
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- H2020 / ERC
- Reference Number
- 851201
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The University of Salamanca (Spain) invites applications for a 2-years postdoc position starting in September 2023. The position is part of the project ATTOSTRUCTURA, “Structured attosecond pulses for ultrafast nanoscience”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement No. 851201), supervised by Dr. Carlos Hernández-García.
The postdoctoral researcher will enrol the project “Structured attosecond pulses for ultrafast nanoscience” at the Laser Applications and Photonics Research group (ALF-USAL) at University of Salamanca (https://laser.usal.es/alf/en/home/). ALF-USAL is an interdisciplinary Optics research group with expertise in both theory (strong-field physics, nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, attosecond science) and experiments (ultrashort pulse characterization, pulse shaping, photonic crystals, ultrashort micro-machining).
Job Profile
The candidate will explore the application of ultrashort structured pulses in ultrafast magnetism, an emerging field that is opening exciting scenarios in laser-matter interaction at the most fundamental level, merging the fields of Optics and Magnetism. The candidate will count not only with the collaboration of the theory research team at ALF-USAL (Dr. Luis Plaja, Dr. Julio San Román, Dr. Enrique Conejero and Dr. Carlos Hernández-García), but also with the collaboration of the research group on simulation of magnetic nanostructures SINAMAG at USAL, in particular with Prof. Luis López-Díaz and Dr. Rocío Yanes.
Successful candidates will have the possibility to consolidate their own independent research lines and to promote collaborative research among the following research lines:
- Development of theoretical simulations of strong-field laser-matter interactions.
- Development of theoretical models to describe the interaction of ultrafast structured laser pulses with gases and solids.
- Implementation of high-performance computing simulations of strong-field laser-matter interaction.
- Theoretical study of the ultrafast generation of magnetic textures (such as skyrmionic structures or vortices) using structured laser pulses.
Application deadline: May 20th 2023.
Where to apply
- alf@usal.es
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics » Applied physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Physics » Applied physics
Additional Information
Benefits
Benefits
- Dynamic and international working environment.
- Training and access to a wide range of scientific facilities.
- Soft skills training.
- Employment conditions:
- Two-years full-time employment contract.
- Gross salary of 2.750 €/month.
- Starting date: September 2023.
- Research Project: ATTOSTRUCTURA, “Structured attosecond pulses for ultrafast nanoscience”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC)
- Workplace: Laser Applications and Photonics Research group (ALF-USAL) at University of Salamanca (https://laser.usal.es/alf/en/home/), Spain.
Application deadline: May 20th, 2023
Interested candidates should send a CV (maximum 4 pages), a personal statement with scientific interests and reasons for applying, two recommendation letters to Dr. Carlos Hernández-García (alf@usal.es). For further information and inquiries please see this link [i1] or contact Dr. Carlos Hernández-García at (alf@usal.es)
[i1]Colocar el enlace a la publicación de Euraxess
Eligibility criteria
Candidate Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry or related Engineering degree, at the date of recruitment, with experience in theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Photonics, Magnetism and/or Condensed matter physics.
- Advanced skills in developing and implementing theoretical simulations of strong field laser-matter interaction, ultrafast magnetism and/or condensed matter physics.
- Demonstrable team working skills.
- Advanced level of English.
- Candidates should be able to demonstrate a promising track record of achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage. CVs will be evaluated taking into account the overall track record of the researcher in relation to their level of experience.
Selection process
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process is governed by the principles of publicity, equality, merit, and ability, constituting the effect one selecting body composed of representatives of the group of research of USAL. The selection process will consist of two phases:
1. Analysis phase and curricular value of all nominations received, classified on the basis of better adaptation of the Curriculum vitae to the profile established and compliance with the requirements.
2. Personal interview: the three candidates with the highest scores in the Phase 1 will be selected for a personal interview.
SELECTION COMMISSION: The selection commission will be made up of Dr. Carlos Hernández-García, and two members of the research team Laser Applications and Photonics Research group (ALF-USAL) at Universidad de Salamanca.
Additional comments
Responsibilities
- To develop and implement theoretical models of laser-matter interaction along the described research lines.
- To conduct independent research as well as in collaboration with other members of the group.
- Co-advise undergraduate and Master students at University of Salamanca.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universidad de Salamanca
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Salamanca
- City
- Salamanca
- Postal Code
- 37008
- Street
- Facultad de Ciencias, Plaza de los Caídos, S/N
Contact
- State/Province
- SPAIN/Salamanca
- City
- Salamanca
- Website
- Street
- Patio de Escuelas 1
- Postal Code
- 37008
- alf@usal.es