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Manfred Fiebig

3 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials ETH Zürich in Switzerland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Materials Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Switzerland

University

ETH Zürich

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Keywords

Materials Science
Spectroscopy
Laser Spectroscopy
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Materials
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Materials Physics
Physics

About this position

ETH Zürich’s FERROIC Lab (Laboratory for Functional Ferroic Materials) is offering a postdoctoral position in ultrafast laser spectroscopy of quantum materials. The group develops and applies advanced spectroscopy across the terahertz to ultraviolet spectral range to explore fundamental non-equilibrium phenomena in condensed-matter systems, with a particular focus on strongly correlated electron materials and emergent dynamics far from equilibrium.

The project investigates how intense ultrafast optical or terahertz excitation can generate, manipulate, and probe novel dynamical states in quantum materials. A central theme is the study of non-Hermitian phase transitions, their microscopic origin, universal properties, and manifestations across a broad class of correlated materials. The work sits at the interface of ultrafast optics, condensed-matter physics, and microscopic theory, with strong connections to leading international collaborators.

This is a hands-on experimental role. The successful candidate will design, build, optimize, and extend advanced optical and/or terahertz pump-probe experiments, contribute to new measurement concepts, and take primary responsibility for the experimental platform, including alignment, troubleshooting, upgrades, and routine maintenance. The laboratory emphasizes instrumentation development and scientific creativity, offering substantial freedom to develop original experimental strategies and new ideas.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in experimental physics or a related discipline and should bring substantial practical experience with ultrafast laser systems. Experience in condensed-matter physics is beneficial. The position is ideal for researchers who enjoy challenging scientific problems, independent work, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a highly international environment.

ETH Zürich offers outstanding laboratory facilities, continuously evolving ultrafast spectroscopy platforms, excellent working conditions, an internationally competitive salary, support for conferences and workshops, and access to world-class research infrastructure. Applications must be submitted online as a single PDF including a cover letter, CV, degree documents, and referee information. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled, so early applications are encouraged.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold or be about to complete a PhD in experimental physics or a closely related discipline. Substantial hands-on experience with ultrafast laser systems is required. Experience in condensed-matter physics is advantageous. Candidates should be highly motivated, self-organized, creative, able to work independently, enjoy developing unconventional experimental solutions, and communicate scientific ideas clearly, including to colleagues outside their immediate field.

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Research Interests

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Ferroelectricity

Micromagnetics

Magnonics