BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, invites applications for a fulltime 2-year postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a research project that will lead to a unique dual synchrotron- and laser-based photoemission spectroscopy experiment to optically excite and probe hidden states in quantum materials.
Starting date and period
The position is for two years and to be employed at August 1st, 2024 or soon thereafter.
Job description
You are expected to contribute to the development and commissioning of a new laser-based beamline that will be merged with the existing SGM4 nanoscale angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (nanoARPES) beamline of the synchrotron radiation source ASTRID2. Here, you will take an active role in installation, testing and development activities surrounding the laser system and integrating it with the SGM4 infrastructure. Once the system is running, your goal will be to optically excite and probe new electronic phases in transition metal dichalcogenide compounds, based on the combined use of the laser and nanoARPES tools.
It is required that you are willing to participate in external beamtimes, adding complementary information on the probed samples, at international synchrotrons and ultrafast laser facilities in Europe and the USA by contributing to beamtime proposals and by leading the experiments at the facilities. These main tasks are performed as part of the objectives of an ERC Consolidator project called EXCITE. A minor part of the postdoc program will consistent in the fabrication and nanoARPES measurements of transition metal dichalcogenide moiré superlattices under a Novo Nordisk project grant.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics (or related field) and are expected to have experience within the following research areas:
- Electronic structure of quantum systems (f.ex. charge density wave materials, superconductors or 2D materials)
- Setting up and operating pulsed lasers for optical control of materials
- Use of synchrotron beamline facilities to investigate properties of matter
The applicant is required to demonstrate:
- A good track record of designing, maintaining and applying either ultrahigh vacuum or laser-based systems for spectroscopy experiments.
- Experience with fabrication or handling of 2D materials and their heterostructures integrated in device architectures.
Experiences with nanoscale angle-resolved photoemission (nanoARPES), femtosecond time-resolved (TR-)ARPES and with analysis of photoemission data resulting from such experiments on transition metal dichalcogenides are considered major advantages.
The applicant is expected to be a team-player that is strongly motivated to work with students and external collaborators.
Who we are
You will take part in a research team that is strongly devoted to uncover electronic properties of new materials and develop state-of-the-art synchrotron- and laser-based techniques. Our research is based around the synchrotron source ASTRID2 in Aarhus where we operate a beamline for angle-resolved photoemission experiments, in addition to hosting facilities for isolating and transferring 2D materials. We have strong collaborative ties with some of the most advanced international facilities for conducting photoemission experiments on nanoscale and two-dimensional materials, providing ample opportunity for networking. The research program is mainly organized under an ERC Consolidator Grant project (EXCITE) and with minor activities under a Novo Nordisk project grant.
What we offer
The successful candidate is offered a chance to participate in the development of the new laser beamline on the SGM4 nanoARPES branch of ASTRID2 and contribute to the research direction of this new facility. A significant share of photons is available from ASTRID2 to conduct experiments on site, and several external beamtimes are foreseen via beamtime applications to the Advanced Light Source in the USA, Diamond Light Source and the Central Laser Facility in the UK.
We offer a working environment characterized by close teamwork and a lively research climate at our ASTRID2 facility.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information on the position please contact Søren Ulstrup, email: ulstrup@phys.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than March 22nd, 2024.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 22-03-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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