4-year postdoc / scientist position in the field of mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy

27 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Empa

Research Field

Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Physics » Optics
Chemistry » Other
Engineering » Other
Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

25 Apr 2024 – 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa’s around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

The potential of dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) is rapidly unfolding and opens up new fields of applications. You will leverage on DCS to develop a mid-IR spectrometer for vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) with unprecedented spectral resolution, sensitivity, and speed. Together with our partners, you will apply this instrument to study the ro-vibrational nature of chiral molecules in the gas phase, e.g. for absolute configuration determination and molecular interaction studies.

This interdisciplinary project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Innovation Promotion. It lies at the interface of fundamental research and science-based innovation and involves close collaboration with our partners at ETH (Prof. F. Merkt and Prof. M. Quack) and ZHAW (Prof. J. Stohner).

4-year postdoc / scientist position in the field of mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy

Your tasks

• Develop a dual-comb spectrometer geared towards Vibrational Circular Dichroism
• Implement a frequency-locking scheme, and investigate novel (polarisation) schemes
• Collaborate with ETH and ZHAW, actively participate in the experiments, advise/guide for long-term knowhow transfer
• Publish the results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences

Your profile

You have a PhD in physics, photonics or a related field, with a strong experimental background in optics, laser spectroscopy or optoelectronics and the following skillsets: 

• Hands-on experience with data acquisition and analysis using Python, Matlab, or similar
• Self-motivating, independent-minded scientific researcher, effective collaborator
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required; oral expression skills in German are desirable

Our offer
You can expect a vibrant international atmosphere in a leading research facility equipped with superior infrastructure and surrounded by interdisciplinary excellence. The position is available from April 2024 and will remain open until filled.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities – that’s what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a short letter of motivation, CV, trans, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 – 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Empa

Country

Switzerland

City

Zurich

Postal Code

CH-8600

Street

Ueberlandstrasse 129

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/empa/2024/4-year-postdoc-scientist-position-in…

Contact

City

Zurich

Website

http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/3/*/—/l=2

Postal Code

CH-8600

STATUS: EXPIRED