drive novel nonlinear optical processes. The successful application is expected to begin in the fall, with the exact start date flexible.
Apart from a PhD in physics, chemistry, or similar, the candidate should have experience in at least some of the following areas:
- Amplified femtosecond lasers, few-cycle pulse compression, pulse characterization methods
- Attosecond/X-ray beamlines, high vacuum systems, cryogenics, compressed gas handling
- Quantum materials/ultrafast dynamics of materials
- Laboratory control coding (python preferred)
- Data analysis, training students, experimental design
As well as possess good communication skills, personal organization and team spirit.
We especially welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups in physics.
Application submission
Applications must be submitted via the following link: https://intranet.nanociencia.imdea.org/proceso-de-seleccion (Ref: 20260902 - Postdoctoral USQM grupo). Please include a CV and two references.
About the group
The Ultrafast Science of Quantum Materials group at IMDEA Nanoscience in Madrid, Spain studies light-driven phenomena in quantum materials, particularly phase transitions and the out-of-equilibrium phases using a variety of laboratory and facility-based experiments. Currently consisting of 9 members from 4 continents, we pride ourselves on a creative and welcome environment. Based in the north of Madrid at the Campus of International Excellence UAM+CSIC, IMDEA Nanoscience is dedicated to the exploration of nanoscience and the development of applications of nanotechnology in connection with innovative industries.
Relevant recent publications
- C Brahms et al., Nature Communications 16 (1), 3714 (2025)
- L Zhang et al., npj Quantum Materials 10 (1), 32 (2025)
- A.S. Johnson et al., Nature Physics 20, 970–975 (2024)
- A. Sarkar and A.S. Johnson, Mater. Adv. 5, 6378-6387 (2024)
- D Perez-Salinas, AS Johnson, D Prabhakaran, S Wall. Nature Comms. 13, 1-8 (2022)
IMDEA Nanociencia has a Gender Equality Plan, and the entire Institute is committed to measures that promote cultural, demographic, and social diversity, specifically gender diversity. All of this enhances the quality of research and contribute to excellence.
