Job position - EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER in the fields of ULTRAFAST PUMP-PROBE SPECTROSCOPY

The position is open within the project Strengthening University of Nova Gorica Research Potential in Environmental Sciences and Novel Nanomaterials (SUNGREEN), co-financed under the Framework Programme 7 (Call: FP7-REGPOT-2011-1), with duration until 30.9.2014.

The University of Nova Gorica is currently implementing a new state-of-the-art light source, named CITIUS, based on laser high-harmonic generation (HHG) in gas. The source will initially cover the energy range between 20 and 40 eV. Harmonic pulses will have a duration of few tens of femtoseconds, an energy of the order of a fraction of microjoule and variable repetition rate (from 1 to 10 kHz). Part of the laser light will be used to feed an optical parametric amplifier, generating tunable infra-red pulses to be used in combination with the harmonic light for pump-probe experiments.

Fields of work and research:

Design and realization of pump and probe experiments in the field of femtochemistry and ultrafast surface dynamics, in collaboration with the team working at the development of the FERMI@Elettra free-electron laser at Sincrotrone Trieste.

Propose, organize and conduct experiments that will include both material characterization through photo-physical reactions and the study of intra-molecular processes in isolated species.

Establish solid and fruitful collaborations with the local, national and international scientific community.

Prepare and submit research projects to sustain and enrich the above mentioned research activities.

For more information on CITIUS activities, please contact: Giovanni De Ninno (giovanni.deninno@elettra.trieste.it)

Required qualifications:

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent degree;

Postdoctoral experience in the fields related to the job description;

Proven ability to promote and perform independent work in a group-oriented research environment.

Distinguished publication record.

Very good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

The application should include:

Cover letter

CV with contact details

list of relevant publications

two letters of recommendations

it would be advantageous for the candidate to submit a tentative plan of research activities (max. 2 pages)