Postdoc in ultrafast spectroscopy on wide-bandgap materials

The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, invites applications for a two-year postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on ultrafast spectroscopy on wide-bandgap materials.
 

Starting Date and Period

The position is for two years and is available from 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.
 

Job description

You are expected to contribute to: (1) The design and build-up of a deep-UV supercontinuum source for ultrafast pump-probe transmission / reflection spectroscopy. (2) Investigate the dynamics of electrons and holes in selected wide-bandgap materials, based on the ultrafast spectroscopy and comparison to theoretical expectations. Your work will be carried out together with a team of researchers.

 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, but other fields within the natural sciences may be considered for applicants with a strong profile on the points listed below.

Experience with experiments based on femtosecond lasers is essential. It will be advantageous with experience on pump-probe spectroscopy and/or supercontinuum generation. Experience with density-functional theory is also of relevance.

The applicant must be independent, responsible, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
 

Who we are

The “Materials and Light Group” at the Department of Physics and Astronomy consists of three senior researchers and several students at the BSc., MSc., and PhD levels. We are interested in both the fundamental understanding of physics related to light-matter interactions as well as applications of materials/optics within, e.g., medical sciences or electro-optics. We have a strong tradition for collaborative research.
 

What we offer

The successful candidate is offered:
 

• access to a well-developed, shared research infrastructure.
• a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists, and social activities.
• a workplace characterized by professionalism, ambitions, equality, and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of Work

The place of work is The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ny Munkegade 120, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 
 

Contact Information

Further information about the position may be obtained from associate professor, Brian Julsgaard, +4587155654, brianj@phys.au.dk.
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dk

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/