Postdoctoral Research position in Optical Spectroscopy of Tunable van der Waals Quantum Materials
- PhD degree (held or near completion) in Physics, Nanoscience, Electrical/Optical Engineering, or related fields
- Strong background in condensed matter physics and optics
- Experience in low-temperature optical spectroscopy
- Familiarity with computer-based data acquisition and processing (Python/C++/Labview)
- Strong track record of high-impact research papers and conference presentations in condensed matter physics, ideally in the field of two-dimensional materials
- Team player with excellent communication skills and collaborative working style
- Strong self-motivation and commitment to performing research in a competitive field, high degree of independence, and creative approach for solving problems
- Excellent scientific presentation skills
- Very good level of English (both written and spoken)
In addition, it is advantageous for the candidates to have experience in at least some of the following areas:
- handling dilution refrigerator systems and dry/wet helium cryostats with superconducting magnets
- exfoliation and stacking of two-dimensional materials
- design, fabrication, and handling of charge-tunable vdW heterostructures
- clean-room processing (reactive ion etching, optical/electron beam lithography, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, metal evaporation, wire bonding)
- performing computer-based simulations and modelling in COMSOL
- using pulsed laser systems and ultra-fast optical spectroscopy (pump-probe experiments, single photon correlations, time-resolved measurements etc.)
- fiber optics
- electronic transport experiments
- physics of strongly correlated many-body systems
- mentoring junior researchers
- Postdoctoral position at the Department of Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland
- Challenging research projects at the intersection of condensed matter physics, optics, and material science
- Unique chance to participate in setting up a new magneto-optical laboratory as well as an access to state-of-the-art apparatus for ultra-low temperature magneto-optical spectroscopy and clean-room sample fabrication
- Opportunity to join a dynamic, newly-established research team with collaborative team spirit and high level of interaction among all members, which creates an ideal setting for future development of your research career
- Stimulating academic environment at the University of Basel with internationally recognized research groups in both experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics
- Internationally competitive salary and social benefits according to the guidelines of the University of Basel (https://www.unibas.ch/en/Working-at-the-University-of-Basel/Salary-Insurance.html)
- Opportunity to work in the city center of Basel - an international city located at the intersection of Switzerland, France and Germany
Please submit your complete application documents, including a CV detailing your academic background and research experience, a short (max. 1-page) statement summarizing your scientific interests and how they align with the research vision of our group, a complete list of publications, and contact details of at least 2 references via our online recruiting platform.
For further information please visit https://smolenski-lab.com or contact directly Prof. Tomasz Smole?ski (Write an email).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert will remain open until the position is filled. Starting date is February 2025 or subject to an agreement.
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