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The school of physics of the University of Osnabrueck is an international research institute with approximately 170 employees. A special focus lies on condensed matter physics, particularly on the physics of novel materials.

The ultrafast physics group (Head: Dr. Mirco Imlau) invites applications for the following open positions:

1. Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m)Ultrafast Phenomena in Nanomaterials
(E 13 TV-L, 100 %) 
2. PhD position (f/m) Ultrafast Phenomena in Nanomaterials
(E 13 TV-L, 50 %)

The positions are initially available for one year [postdoctorand] and two years [PhD]. The working place will be at the school of physics (http://www.physik.uni-osnabrueck.de) in Osnabrueck/Germany. It is located at the Westerberg campus and combines excellent science with an inspiring environment in direct vicinity to Osnabrueck – the city of piece.

The positions allow for work on habilitation (postdoctorand) and PhD (PhD-position) projects, respectively.

Responsibilities: Projects of the ultrafast physics group are funded by the Deutsche Forschungs-gemeinschaft (DFG), European Union (EU) and the ministry for science and culture of lower saxonary (MWK) with the goal to understand the (nonlinear) interaction of ultrafast laser pulses with novel materials with respect to electronic and vibrational variations of the structure and structure-function-relation. The successful candidate will pursue projects related to charge transport in strongly polarizable (nano-)crystals and of caged photoswitchable molecules. She/He will adapt existing setups for ultrafast fs-spectroscopy in the VIS and MIR spectral range, but will also develop novel techniques based on ultrafast multi-wave mixing. Additional responsibilities include supporting the group administration and general activities of the department.

The successful candidate will also have teaching responsibilities of two hours per week on compulsory modules (e.g., exercises to experimental physics).

Qualifications: We are looking for a scientist (PhD in physics [postdoctorand] and M.Sc. [PhD], chemistry, material sciences or related fields) with solid skills in ultrafast lasers and spectroscopy, experience in fs-data handling and analysis, knowledge in ultrafast phenomena in functional molecules and/or nanoparticles, and understanding of photonic lab methods including labview. Knowledge in nonlinear optics and nonlinear optical spectroscopy is an advantage.
The group has successfully performed several projects using time-resolved spectroscopy. A novel fs-laser laboratory was installed in 2010. Reviews on nonlinear light-matter-interactions with a strongly localized charge carriers and caged photoswitchable molecules as well as on holographic spectroscopy were published recently (http://imlau.physik.uni-osnabrueck.de). We are a team of physicists with additional competence in informatics and chemistry and offer work in a lively and friendly atmosphere and state-of-the- art infrastructure. We are looking forward to expanding our team by a dedicated and strongly motivated person with distinct interest in the challenges of modern ultrafast physics and phenomena.

The University of Osnabrueck seeks to increase the number of women in the area of sciences. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply and will preferably be considered in case of equal qualification. Severely handicapped individuals with equal aptitude are favoured.

Applications including a summary of Master's and PhD theses [Postodoctorand] and Master’s thesis [PhD], publication list, and contact details for three references should be sent by November 18, 2013 via e-mail to: sadina.osmanovic@uni-osnabrueck.de  For informal inquiries by e-mail, please contact Dr. Mirco Imlau mirco.imlau@uni-osnabrueck.de.