Creative? Motivated? Curious?

Ph.D. thesis in ultrafast science

The Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics Group seeks creative and self-motivated PhD students with a solid background in either chemistry or physics interested in ultrafast science of (bio-)molecular systems. The group operates at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology with activities centered around molecular systems relevant to materials science, chemistry, and biology.

We study chemical transformations in liquid phase by employing a wide range of ultrafast state-of-the-art techniques. A core activity will focus on ultrafast X-ray science, employing core-level transitions to probe molecular dynamics on femtosecond time scales with atomic specificity. This exciting and fast-emerging field will be complemented by coherent multidimensional spectroscopy in the visible and infrared spectral regions using femtosecond lasers and nonlinear optics.

The group has its own chemistry and laser labs as well as access to other in-house laser facilities and is engaged in activities at various X-ray sources such as the Advanced Light Source @ Berkeley, the Linac Coherent Light Source @ Stanford, BESSY @ Berlin, and other current and up-coming X-ray sources.

Curious? …contact Nils Huse for questions and more detailed information.

Applicants are encouraged to apply via the International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging and Structural Dynamics.

Additional links:
City of Hamburg (map)
Center For Free Electron Laser Science