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Post-doctoral Research Associate position at Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California USA (Deadline: 01.05.2026)
What Your Job Will Be Like We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral appointee to assist us in fundamental research exploring the microwave and laser spectroscopy of large molecules, molecular clusters, cryo-cooled ions and free radicals. The successful candidate will...
Postdoctoral position in Computational Quantum Chemistry for X-ray Spectroscopies at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, USA (Deadline: 01.05.2026)
The AMO Physics group within Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division (CSE) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee position. Our research investigates fundamental x-ray and optical interactions with atoms and molecules in gases, clusters, and...
(Senior) research software engineer position for Adaptive Laser Architecture Control, Darmstadt, Germany (Deadline:09.03.2026)
The GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, is under construction through...
IT specialist position for Network Infrastructure of Control Cystems for Laser Beam Stabilisation, Darmstadt, Germany (Deadline:26.02.2026)
Project Context (ALADIN & LAOTSE) Future Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) facilities will rely on high-power laser systems with hundreds of beamlines that must be operated with a high degree of automation and stability. The ALADIN project develops concepts and...
2 PhD positions (4-year each) at the Molecular Astrophysics Department of IFF-CSIC, Madrid, Spain (Deadline:01.05.2026)
Two fully funded PhD positions are available at the Molecular Astrophysics Department of the Instituto de Física Fundamental in Madrid in the context of the ERC Starting Grant project “ISOCOSMOS”. Isomeric imbalances are precious proxies to diagnose a variety of...
Two openings at GSI: Research Software Engineer & IT Technician for laser-fusion control projects, Darmstadt, Germany (Deadline: 09.03.2026)
The PHELIX laser facility at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung (Darmstadt, Germany) is hiring for two positions within the ALADIN project on adaptive control of high-energy laser systems. Both roles contribute to the development of next-generation laser...
PhD position in VUV photoionization spectroscopy in Paris-Saclay, France, in collaboration with Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland (Deadline: 23.02.2026)
We are pleased to announce a PhD opportunity (COFUND LIGHT in Paris) in photoionization spectroscopy of species pertinent in interstellar chemistry and combustion reactions, based at the Institute of Molecular Science in Orsay (ISMO), University of Paris-Saclay,...
PhD Position in the field of Quantum Computing and Simulation with Single Atoms and Molecules, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany (Deadline:01.03.2026)
Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community. The Institute of Quantum Optics welcomes applications for the following...
Research Staff in the field of quantum computing and simulation with single atoms and molecules, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany (Deadline:01.03.2026)
Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community. The Institute of Quantum Optics welcomes applications for the following...
4-year Ph.D. position on Rotational Spectroscopy, University of Valladolid,Spain (Deadline: 18.02.2026)
Open 4-year Ph.D. research position in high-resolution rotational spectroscopy at the Department of Physical Chemistry and Institute CINQUIMA of the University of Valladolid (UVa), under the supervision of Alberto Lesarri and Cristóbal Pérez. The PhD student will work...
University Assistant PreDoc Position in the field of Attosecond Quantum Electronics, TU Graz, Germany (Deadline: 25.02.2026)
Responsibilities Attosecond experiments to track charge- and spin-dynamics in real time Proof-of-concepts experiments tracking ultrafast currents in nanoscale structures Data analysis, interaction with theorists and manuscript preparation Teaching; Basic and advanced...
IP & Licensing Manager position, ICFO, Barcelona, Spain (Deadline: 27.02.2026)
ICFO is seeking an IP & Licensing Manager to join its KTT Team. This is a strategic, full-time position designed to strengthen ICFO’s intellectual property and licensing activities across all technological portfolios. The IP & Licensing Manager will provide...
Innovation Manager position in Photonics Integrated Circuits, ICFO, Barcelona, Spain (Deadline: 28.02.2026)
As part of the PICs@ICFO Strategic Initiative, ICFO is currently coordinating the European Chips JU Pilot Line PIXEurope and the Catalan PhotonChip project—two flagship programs aimed at advancing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) in Europe. As part of our expanding...
Postdoc position in theory of Multi-exciton Dynamics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic (Deadline: 28.02.2026)
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical and Computational Quantum Dynamics Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Prague MaMa (Mančal-Malý) Research Group We invite applications for a postdoctoral position within a Czech Science Foundation funded project...
Female tenure track assistant professorship in Experimental Solid-State Physics, TU Graz, Germany (Deadline: 28.02.2026)
The Institute of Solid-State Physics at Graz University of Technology is seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure track assistant professor position (exclusively open to female scientists) to foster and complement our research profile (if.tugraz.at). The...
PhD position in attosecond metrology and spectroscopy at FELs, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany (Deadline: 01.03.2026)
1 PhD position in attosecond metrology and spectroscopy at seeded free-electron lasers A PhD position is available in the field of attosecond metrology and nonlinear photoionization at free-electron lasers at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg. The attosecond...
Postdoc position in Experimental Molecular Physics at the University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil (Deadline: 15.02.2026)
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (FAPESP) – CRISQuaM/CEPID Opportunity: Postdoctoral fellowship linked to the CEPID “Center for Research and Innovation in Smart and Quantum Materials (CRISQuaM)” (FAPESP grant/process 2024/00998-6). Project Topic: Utilizing advanced non-local...
PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Attosecond Metrology at Seeded FELs, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany (Deadline: 01.03.2026)
we are looking for one PhD candidate and one Postdoctoral researcher in attosecond metrology and spectroscopy at seeded free-electron lasers at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg. The positions are part of the recently funded BMBF-TR project “Multidimensional...
PhD position in Implementation of highly tolerant dispersive devices based on grating-waveguide structures in high power lasers at 1- and 2- micron – Fellow 12 – Project TRADES in HILASE, Prague, Czech Republic (Deadline: 28.02.2026)
The aim of this PhD project is the design and characterization of pulsed solid state lasers with focus on dispersive systems for temporal stretching and compression of laser pulses (pulse stretcher and pulse compressor) based on a pair of innovative grating waveguide...
PhD position in Condensed Matter Theory, Gothenburg University, Sweden (Deadline: 01.03.2026)
We are inviting applications for one PhD position in condensed matter theory and statistical physics to join the research group of Johannes Hofmann at the University of Gothenburg. The admitted doctoral student will be part of a small, active theory group with close...
Postdoc position in Data-driven design of organic mixed conductors, King’s College London, UK (Deadline: 08.02.2026)
The research group of Dr Micaela Matta is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral research associate in computational materials chemistry. The position is funded by the EPSRC project “Data-driven design of organic mixed conductors”. Mixed...
Experimental Postdoctoral positions in Ultrafast Chemistry at the University of California San Diego,USA (Deadline: 30.04.2026)
Two postdoc positions are available immediately in the Yong Lab (https://sites.google.com/ucsd.edu/yong) in the Department of Chemistry at UC San Diego. The initial appointment is for two years and may be renewed upon mutual agreement. The successful candidates will...
PhD Studentship position in Ultrafast 2D-IR Spectroscopy, University of York, UK (Deadline: 15.02.2026)
2D-IR spectroscopy involves excitation of a chemical sample with an ultrafast IR laser pulse (pump) to excite molecular vibrations, followed by a second IR pulse (probe) to determine which neighbouring functional group the energy is passed on to, thereby enabling...
PostDoc position in Resonant Infrared Control of Electrochemical Reactions in FHI, Berlin, Germany (Deadline: 22.04.2026)
We are currently looking for excellent PostDoc candidates to work on resonant infrared control of electrochemical reactions. This new project is a collaboration between the Lattice Dynamics group within the Department of Physical Chemistry (PC), and the Interface...
3-year experimental PhD position in Attosecond vortices, CELIA laboratory, Bordeaux, France (Deadline: 22.04.2026)
A 3-year PhD position is now open at CEntre des Lasers Intenses et Applications (Bordeaux, France) in the Harmonic and Applications group. The full desciption of the experimental workis detailed in the joint document. We aim to tailor XUV beams produced by high...
PhD and postdoc positions in Experimental Molecular Physics, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (Deadline: 30.03.2026)
Two PhD or postdoc positions are available in Jolijn Onvlee´s group (https://onvleelab.science) at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. About the projectWe investigate reactive collisions between state-selected atoms and molecules with exceptional precision...
Ph.D position in Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics – Machine learning in ultrafast process in molecules driven by intense infrared laser pulses, University College London, UK (Deadline: 30.03.2026)
Attosecond science offers formidable tools to study correlated electron dynamics underlying ultra-fast phenomena. Ultra-short and ultra-intense laser pulses provide an impressive camera into the world of electron motion, with attoseconds and sub-femtoseconds being the...
Ph.D position in Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics – Ultrafast phenomena instigated by core electron motion in XFEL-driven molecules, University College London, UK (Deadline: 30.03.2026)
A 4-year Ph.D position is available in the group of Prof. Agapi Emmanouilidou at University College London (London) as part of the 4-year Leverhulme Trust grant “Ultrafast phenomena instigated by core electron motion in X-ray Free-Electron Lasers (XFEL)-driven...
Senior Research Associate or Research Associate Position in Ultrafast Spectroscopy at the University of Bristol, UK (Deadline: 12.02.2026)
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in experimental ultrafast spectroscopy in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol (vacancy number ACAD108431), supported by the ERC Advanced Grant 101199104 Ultrafast Photochemistry in Organic...
Postdoctoral position in open quantum dynamics at Rochester, NYC, USA (Deadline: 16.03.2026)
Applications are invited for an open postdoctoral research position, available immediately, in my research group at the University of Rochester. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of theory and advanced simulation methods for quantum...