Postdoc positions, Experimental Molecular Physics, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (Deadline: 08.4.2025)

Several postdoc positions are available in Bas van de Meerakker’s group at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Preferred starting date is September 2025, but flexibility is possible.

About the project:
We investigate collisions between state-selected atoms and molecules with exceptional precision at low temperatures down to 10 mK. We use crossed molecular (merged) beam machines using Stark decelerators, which enable precise control over the velocities and quantum states of molecules prior to the collision. By combining this with state-of-the-art velocity map imaging techniques, we can probe the quantum dynamics of the collisions with high resolution.
In our projects, you will design and perform low-energy scattering experiments, analyse data, and carry out numerical trajectory simulations of deceleration and scattering processes. You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art and world-unique equipment. You will work closely with other team members from various international backgrounds, dividing tasks and tackling problems together. Moreover, you will help supervise BSc and/or MSc students during their internships in our group.

Profile:
• You hold a PhD in experimental molecular physics, physical chemistry or a related field.
• You preferentially have experience in supervising BSc/MSc/PhD students, for instance acquired during a previous postdoc appointment.
• You have a solid background in working with molecular beams, velocity map imaging, and lasers. Expertise on laser cooling of atoms is preferred in selected projects.
• You have experience is developing codes to analyse data and to perform trajectory simulations.
• You are an enthusiastic team player.
• You have good oral and written English communication skills.

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and two letters of recommendation to Bas van de Meerakker: basvdm@science.ru.nl