PhD position at LCPMR, Sorbonne Universite, Paris, France (Deadline: 15.05.2026)

Core-ionization-induced processes constitute a fundamental class of reactive phenomena in chemistry, radiation physics, and materials science. The electronic relaxation following the ejection of a core electron involves ultrafast multielectronic dynamics (Auger processes, …), which occur prior to any nuclear rearrangement. These initial steps play a crucial role in charge and energy redistribution, thereby determining the chemical transformations induced by ionization. 

The central objective is to establish a consistent link between the electronic structure description at the moment of emission and the time propagation in an evolving electrostatic potential. This approach will not only improve our understanding of ultrafast charge redistribution mechanisms but also enable the identification of spectroscopic signatures directly accessible experimentally.

The position is open and will accept applications until 15.05.2026. It is funded for three years. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in physics or chemistry. Applications (motivation letter, CV, and contact details of two references) should be sent to Pr. Stephane Carniato (stephane.carniato@sorbonne-universite.fr) or Camille Lévêque (camille.leveque@sorbonne-universite.fr).  Further details are available at https://lcpmr.cnrs.fr/content/proposition-de-these-au-lcpmr.