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Head of Scientific Division CLPU, Salamanca, Spain(Deadline: 20.06.2026)
The Scientific Division This is the CLPU group primarily dedicated to R&D activities. It comprises approximately 20 people, mainly scientists and engineers, both junior and senior. One of the missions of the scientific division is the operation of the Singular...
PhD and Postdoc: Molecules in Strong Fields group, Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest Hungary)
A PhD and a postdoc (up to 3 years) position is available in the Molecules in Strong Fields group ( https://msf.elte.hu/ ) at the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. PhD position: Starting in September 2026. ! Application deadline for PhD enrollment...
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d): Field-Resolved Optical Precision Metrology (Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology)
The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited to a period of 2 years.An extension will be sought if suitable. The Leibniz-IPHT is a university independent research institute with close connection to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena...
Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrafast Science (HHG & time‑resolved photoelectron spectroscopy): Freie Universitat Berlin
We seek an experimentalist with hands‑on experience generating high‑order harmonics (HHG), working with femtosecond laser systems, and applying extreme‑ultraviolet probe pulses to time‑resolved photoelectron spectroscopy.Strong background in solid‑state physics and an...
Postdoctoral Associates, Reaction Dynamics, University of Hawaii at Manoa & W.M. Keck Research Laboratory in Astrochemistry
The Reaction Dynamics & Materials in Extreme Environments Group in the Department of Chemistry at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the W.M. Keck Research Laboratory in Astrochemistry invite applications for two Postdoctoral Associate positions in the areas of...
Two PhD Student Positions: “Structure and excitations in complex, disordered quantum systems”, within the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI–Würenlingen, Switzerland)
Within the Condensed Matter Theory Group at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen Switzerland, we are looking for 2 PhD students in the area of “Structure and excitations in complex, disordered quantum systems”. The PhD projects explore the intriguing...
Postdoc Position (m/f/d): Time-Resolved Soft Xray Absorption Spectroscopy of Correlated Materials (Fritz Haber Institute, Berlin)
The Department of Physical Chemistry, led by Prof. Martin Wolf, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group working on Ultrafast Core-Level Spectroscopy of strongly correlated and 2D van der Waals materials, in collaboration with Prof. Jens...
Early Career Research Group Leader: Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Düsseldorf, Germany (Funding Through 2032)
RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) is a world-leading interdisciplinary research institution in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Within RESOLV, more than 200...
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Laboratory Astrochemistry: The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK (DEADLINE: 31/05/26)
We are pleased to announce a new Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Laboratory Astrochemistry in the School of Physical Sciences at The Open University, funded by STFC. The post is for three years, based in Milton Keynes, and focuses on laboratory studies of...
PhD Fellowships in Computational Biophysics – University of Udine, Italy
The Computational Biophysics Group at the University of Udine, Italy, invites applications for a number of PhD fellowships in computational biophysics applied to nanomedicine. -- Qualified candidates are encouraged to reach out to prospective supervisors in advance to...
Laser Process and Technology Engineer H/F, Aix Marseille Universite, Marseille, France (Beginning Before 31.10.2026)
BAP: C (C2B42 - Experimental Technology Engineer) https://lp3.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fiche_poste.pdf General InformationContract Duration: 24 monthsExpected Start Date: Before October 31, 2026Work Schedule: Full-timeSalary: Starting at €2,002.82...
PhD Thesis: Dual-Color Ultrafast Laser Welding of Semiconductors, Laboratorie LP3, Marseille, France (Deadline: 01.10.2026)
APPLY HERE : https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR7341-POLSOP0-001/Default.aspxSupervisors: Pol Sopeña (pol.sopena-martinez@univ-amu.fr) & David Grojo (david.grojo@univ-amu.fr)Unit: LP3 - Lasers, Plasmas et Procédés PhotoniquesContract type: FTC PhD student...
Researcher in Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics H/F, SLIC, Saclay, France (Deadline: 31.05.2026)
Job description Are you passionate about laser physics and nonlinear optics, and eager to contribute to scientific excellence? Join the SLIC team (Short-Pulse Laser Systems and Support) at LIDYL as a Research Scientist and carry out high-level experimental...
Permanent position in Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics at CEA, LiDYL, Saclay, France (Deadline: 31.05.2026)
Join the SLIC team (Short-Pulse Laser Systems and Support) at LIDYL as a Research Scientist and carry out high-level experimental research. You will develop a cutting-edge experimental research programme in femtosecond laser physics and related nonlinear optics,...
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Rochester, USA
The Huo group at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA, has a postdoc opening in theoretical chemistry and quantum dynamics. The project focuses on using theory and simulations to investigate collective light-matter coupling inside optical cavities and how...
Ultrafast Laser Scientist / Postdoctoral positions at European XFEL, Hamburg, Germany
We currently have several job / postdoctoral openings at the Small Quantum Systems (SQS) Instrument of the European XFEL, based in Hamburg, Germany. All of the open positions require experience in ultrafast (laser) science, with roles varying from laser scientist to...
Post-doctoral position available on the VUV beamline DESIRS at Synchrotron SOLEIL, Paris-Saclay, France (Deadline: 15.07.2026)
A new two-year long postdoctoral EU co-funded position, starting around spring 2027, is available at Synchrotron SOLEIL in the DESIRS beamline group to work on the i2PEPICO set-up (SAPHIRS), with an application deadline July 15th 2026. The candidate will be involved...
PhD and Postdoc positions at the Center for Interstellar Catalysis, Aarhus University (Denmark), University of Copenhagen (Denmark) and Leiden University (Netherlands)
The Center for Interstellar Catalysis – InterCat - aims to discover the origin and evolution of the molecular building blocks of life (MBBL) - amino acids, nucleobases, sugars and fatty acids – in space. The scientific aim of InterCat is to determine whether the...
Full professorship in materials physics at TU Graz, Austria
We are looking for a team-oriented and committed individual who conducts excellent experimental research and teaching with a high potential for groundbreaking results in internationally visible projects. Application-oriented, structure- and process-driven research...
PostDoc position: femtosecond lattice and spin dynamics in antiferromagnets, FHI, Berlin, Germany
We are looking to hire a postDoc with experience in experimental physics to join our team. The project will primarily employ femtosecond diffraction techniques (electrons and X-rays) to study spin- and lattice dynamics in antiferromagnets, and the interactions between...
PhD position on the influence of electron correlation and nuclear dynamics in strong field ionization at CELIA, Bordeaux University, France
We have a fully-funded PhD position (3 years) at CELIA on strong field ionization, Brunel radiations and high-order harmonic generation (HHG). The objective of the project is to analytically and numerically investigate the influence of the nuclear motion and electron...
PhD position in spectroscopy at the University of Birmingham, UK
A 3.5-year PhD position commencing in October 2026 is available in the School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, in the group of Vas Stavros. The Stavros group has been applying ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy, to unravel how ultraviolet radiation (UVR) filters...
2 PhD positions open in Terahertz Time-Domain Imaging of Art at UNVEIL MSCA Doctoral Network, Metz, France
Two PhD positions are currently open in the MSCA Doctoral Network UNVEIL at CNRS / Georgia Tech Europe (Georgia Tech–CNRS IRL 2958), Metz, France The two projects are: – DC1: Super-resolution depth and transverse profiling for multi-layer cultural heritage artworks –...
PhD position in Nonadiabatic Molecular Dynamics at Sorbonne University, Paris, France
We have a PhD position available at Sorbonne University in Paris (France) under the joint supervision of Federica Agostini (Laboratoire de Chimie Théorique) and Simon Huppert (Institut de NanoSciences de Paris). The project focuses on the study of excited state...
Master or PhD level 6 months R&D project at King’s College, London, UK
At King's College London, we are looking for a candidate for a 6 months project on R&D fibre laser to develop a new architechture amplifier prototype and compared it to a comercial one. We are looking for a motivated and excellent candidate to be part of a...
Three PostDoc positions in Ultrafast THz and X-ray spectroscopy, Attosecond X-ray Science and Computational Catalysis at Uppsala University, Sweden
The Chemical and Bio-Molecular Physics program at Uppsala University is offering 3 PostDoc stipends for a duration of 2 years funded through the Carl Trygger foundation. The research program has a leading position in the use of X-rays for probing atoms, molecules and...
Scientific Project Manager-Lab Operations Lead, MPQ, Munich, Germany
As part of the Attoworld of Prof. Ferenc Krausz at the Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics andLudwig-Maximilians-University in Garching near Munich, the Field-resolved Infrared Spectroscopyteam (www.attoworld.de/fris) combines cutting-edge femtosecond laser...
ERC-funded PhD position in soliton-driven attosecond science, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
We have an open PhD position in the Laboratory of Ultrafast Physics and Optics at Heriot-Watt University on the ERC-funded FASTER project. I would be grateful if you could forward this information to any potential candidates. Interested candidates should contact...
Postdoctoral Fellow in Catalysis at PSI in Villigen, Switzerland (Deadline: 31.05.2026)
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By...
Postdoctoral position in ultrafast science at UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
We have one postdoctoral position available in our lab (https://sites.google.com/ucsd.edu/yong/jobscontact), with an anticipated start date of June 2026 (can be adjusted), in the Department of Chemistry at UC San Diego. The initial appointment is for two years and may...