PhD scholarship in experimental physics
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The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in Ultrafast Surface Science. Application deadline is 2017-04-01.
Project description:
The experimental laser physics and materials science have been for many years very strong research fields at the Department of Physics. In 2015 a new research group was initiated that bridges the expertise in materials science and laser physics. The new group (Ultrafast Surface Science Group) develops advanced optical techniques to study ultrafast phenomena in various materials and materials systems, in particular materials for solar energy applications and novel 2D materials. The primary techniques employed are time-resolved ARPES (Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy), time-resolved two-photon photoemission spectroscopy, and optical pump-and-probe spectroscopies. The goal is to uncover complex dynamics, such as exciton multiplication, and dominant interactions in these materials. The materials studied can be prepared in-situ in the laboratory or obtained from collaborating research groups in Umeå and elsewhere.
The research group is accepting now applications to fill a PhD position. The successful student will perform experiments on interfaces of organic semiconductors and semiconductor nanocrystals. The research project will involve implementation of new experiments, preparation of samples, and the experimental work. Parts of the experimental work will be performed in collaboration with research groups in Umeå, including OPEG (The Organic Photonics and Electronics Group) at the Department of Physics, and collaborating groups abroad.
Admission requirements
The candidates should hold a Master´s degree in experimental physics, chemistry or electrical engineering (or equivalent, please contact Dr. Piotr Matyba for more info). Skills and previous experience in experimental laboratory research, including optics, lasers, vacuum; materials characterization, sample preparation, optical spectroscopies, and photoelectron spectroscopy are meritorious. Experience in Matlab and LabView is also meritorious. The applicants should be highly motivated, goal oriented, and able to work in a team or independently after being instructed by a supervisor. The candidate should be fluent in both written and spoken English.
To be admitted for studies at third-cycle level the applicant is required to have completed a second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from abroad or equivalent qualifications.
To fulfill the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level within the subject of experimental physics, the applicant is required to have completed courses within the field of physics comprising at least 120 ECTS credits. The requirements must be fulfilled at the time of approval to the PhD position and may not need to be fulfilled at the time of the application.
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