Researcher in Ultrafast Electron Microscopy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We search for a highly motivated and experimentally qualified researcher for microscopic studies of ultra-fast magnetization dynamics (primarily on the ps time scale). You will be working in a strong research group investigating ultra-fast transition states and metastable phases with a unique, for Sweden, instrument for ultra-fast electron microscopy and diffraction, an ultra-fast electron microscope (UEM). The instrument is based on modified technologies from the fields of transmission electron microscopy and femtosecond lasers. By applying Lorentz UEM you will study ultra-fast dynamics in magnetism excited with spatially structured laser pulses (e.g. transient optical gratings).

Your research (approximately 80% of working time) will include UEM, nonlinear optics, femtosecond lasers, ultrafast dynamics in magnetism, TEM, ultrafast electron diffraction, and ultrafast electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Responsibility for operation and maintenance of the UEM instrument, as well as experimental guidance for doctoral students. Teaching opportunities up to about 20% of working hours.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in experimental physics or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Postdoctoral studies within the research area of UEM
• You must demonstrate your scientific achievements in the form of scientific publications in the field.
• We require at least five years experience from research with UEM.
• Experience from Lorentz UEM is required.
• Experience from femtosecond lasers and relevant optics is a requirement.
• You must demonstrate your capacity for communicate your research and development.
• You must be able to demonstrate your capacity to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Scientific independence is of merit.
• Postdoctoral studies in the UEM field.
• Teaching ability.
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, experimental experience, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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