Doctoral Position in circularly polarized attosecond pulses and chiral charge migration

This doctoral position is part of a research effort focused on circularly polarized attosecond pulses and chiral charge migration, utilizing a state-of-the-art attosecond beamline based on a Yb-fibre laser and high-harmonic generation. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and operation of this beamline, generating and characterizing attosecond pulses and integrating them into a reaction microscope for three-dimensional electron-ion coincidence measurements. The main day-to-day responsibilities will involve working with the attosecond beamline, performing experiments, and analyzing data. This will include generating circularly polarized attosecond pulse trains and isolated attosecond pulses, and investigating chirality-sensitive charge migration and charge transfer in isolated molecules and microhydrated molecular clusters. The candidate will also be expected to present results at international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals, as well as contribute to the scientific life and teaching activities of the group. To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as physical chemistry, physics, or photonics, and a strong interest in experimental molecular science, ultrafast optics, and quantum dynamics. Hands-on research experience in areas such as femtosecond lasers, nonlinear optics, or high-harmonic generation is also required, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a careful and meticulous approach. Excellent written and spoken English skills are also essential. Experience with scientific programming and quantitative data analysis, as well as coincidence spectroscopies, reaction microscopes, or attosecond metrology, would be advantageous but is not required. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Attochirality team, including laser scientists, engineers, and theory collaborators, and to develop their skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive research environment.