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Sascha Feldmann

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Postdoc in Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Excited-State Dynamics in Energy Materials École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Marie Curie Network LEAPS-ULTRAFAST fellowship; postdoc position for up to 3 years. The fellow will have access to large-scale light sources and cutting-edge tabletop laser systems. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Switzerland

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Photophysics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Chiroptical Spectroscopy
Energy Materials
Physics

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About this position

Postdoctoral opening in ultrafast spectroscopy and excited-state dynamics in energy materials within the Marie Curie Network LEAPS-ULTRAFAST. The project is a 3-year postdoc hosted through a collaboration between SwissFEL / Paul Scherrer Institute and the Laboratory for Energy Materials at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

The research focuses on halide perovskite semiconductors and nanocrystals, including fully molecular, inorganic, and hybrid/halide perovskite systems. Possible directions include chirality, magnetism, spin-photophysics, local symmetry, confinement, and how composition and structure shape photoexcited-state dynamics. The project combines two complementary experimental environments: ultrafast X-ray absorption/emission/diffraction at SwissFEL Alvra and ultrafast magneto-chiroptical spectroscopy plus materials synthesis/characterization at EPFL.

The fellow is expected to propose an independent research direction and develop a strong proposal that makes full use of the available facilities. The post is especially relevant for candidates with interests in physics, chemistry, and materials science, particularly those working on spectroscopy, nanomaterials, energy materials, or light-matter interactions.

Funding is through the Marie Curie Network; the position lasts up to 3 years. The post mentions access to major facilities and advanced laser systems, but does not specify a stipend amount in the announcement.

Applications close on 2026-09-30, and the fellowship is expected to start at the beginning of 2027. Interested applicants can also contact the supervisors informally with a CV, publication list, and research proposal idea before submitting the formal application.

Funding details

Marie Curie Network LEAPS-ULTRAFAST fellowship; postdoc position for up to 3 years. The fellow will have access to large-scale light sources and cutting-edge tabletop laser systems. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

What's required

Applicants should propose their own research direction and submit a research proposal idea. The call emphasizes strong proposal quality and the ability to leverage both SwissFEL/PSI and EPFL capabilities. The project is suitable for candidates with a background relevant to ultrafast spectroscopy, X-ray methods, materials synthesis/characterization, or related physical sciences. Informal contact is encouraged with a CV, publication list, and research proposal idea to assess feasibility.

How to apply

Read the detailed application information at the linked LEAPS-ULTRAFAST page. Prepare a CV, publication list, and a research proposal idea, then submit the application before the deadline. You may also contact Sascha Feldmann or Camila Bacellar informally to discuss feasibility before applying.

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