Research Associate in Ultrafast Three-Dimensional Microscopy

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Ultrafast Three-Dimensional Microscopy in the group of Prof. Akshay Rao at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (http://www.rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/).

The group has a broad research program and explores problems at the frontier of organic and hybrid semiconductors, 2D and quantum materials.

A key tool for these studies has been the development of ultrafast transient optical microscopy (TAM), which now allows us to track the transport of photoexcitations in three-dimensions with sub-10fs temporal resolution and sub-5nm spatial precision. This has opened a new frontier for the study of the spatiotemporal dynamics of photoexcitations on time and length scales dominated by quantum effects rather semi-classical behaviour [1-6].

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in ultrafast spectroscopy/microscopy.

You will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or a related area, and should have demonstrated excellency in multi-disciplinary research projects. An interest in designing and constructing novel ultrafast experiments and a strong background in non-linear optics, the photophysics of semiconductor and solid-state systems will be required. Experience with ultra-short pulse generation, time-resolved microscopy, pulse shaping techniques, high-speed data acquisition and optical holography/tomography would be a plus.

You will be expected to participate actively in collaborations with other post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.

The position will start in October 2024 or as soon as possible after, that for a period of 36 months 

References

1. Jooyoung et al., Nature Physics, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-019-0730-
2. Sneyd et al., Science Advances, 2021, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abh4232
3. Bretscher, et al., Science Advances, 2021, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abd6147
4. Pandya et al., Nature Communications, 2021, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26617-w
5. Zhang et al., Nature Materials, 2022, DOI: 10.1038/s41563-022-01204-6
6. Ashoka et al., Nature Communications, 2022, 10.1038/s41467-022-33647-5

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Prof Akshay Rao on ar525@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA42831 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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