Doctoral researcher in Ultrafast Physics

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

We are seeking highly motivated candidates to be employed at Doctoral level (PhD) to set up exciting experiments at the Department of Physics and Materials Science of the University of Luxembourg (UL). In particular, we will target the development of advanced ultrafast tools and techniques with the goal to exploit them for the investigation of fundamental light-matter interaction processes occurring on the femtosecond timescale.

The goal of the experimental activity will be to investigate electron-electron and electron-phonon dynamics in layered and 2D materials, in metallic/semiconducting nanostructures and in strongly correlated systems. We will also exploit the electric field of single cycle pulses to drive ultrafast currents in nanocircuits with the appealing perspective of studying electronic transport in quantized systems with unprecedented temporal resolution. The research activity will be based on the development of novel ultrafast laser sources that work at high repetition rates while keeping the possibility to generate pulses approaching the single-cycle duration combined with broad tunability from UV to the THz frequency range. By pushing the experimental sensitivity to its limits, it will be possible to study fundamental processes in physical systems where dimensionality plays a key role.

The projects available are

• Ultrafast plasmonics in single metallic and semiconducticting nanostructured studied with sub-optical-cycle precision
• Investigation of dynamical phenomena in condensed matter (correlated systems, 2D materials, ...) via advanced ultrafast techniques (pump-probe, THz, 2D spectroscopy)
• Development of novel ultrafast laser sources and of frequency coversion based on nonlinear optics concepts

Further information about the research activities of the host group can be found at ultrafast.uni.lu. In case of further questions please contact

Your profile

• Master in Physics or similar subjects
• Curiosity and self-motivation
• Experience in ultrafast optics and ultrafast lasers is preferential

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• A short statement about research interests, publications (including Bachelor or Master theses if available), copies of all relevant certificates
• Contact addresses of possible referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Limpertsberg
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06834

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).