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PhD position: Electron diffraction using XUV/x-ray free electron lasers
Research
One of the main driving forces behind the development of high-flux extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and x-ray free-electron lasers (FELs) is the possibility to perform diffractive imaging of small objects. One of the prospects of x-ray FELs is to image isolated bio-molecules by a reconstruction that starts from a single-shot photon diffraction pattern. Alternatively, one may employ diffraction of electrons emitted as a result of photo-ionization by the FEL as a probe of molecular structure. Due to the shorter electron wavelength, this will allow for Ångström resolution already at the XUV FEL sources available today, like the FEL in Hamburg (FLASH).
Job description
In this project, which is linked to the establishment of an EU network coordinated by AMOLF, we will explore the application of femtosecond XUV/x-ray laser pulses from FLASH (Hamburg) and LCLS (Stanford) towards the elucidation of time-resolved molecular dynamics.
Location
XUV Physics http://www.amolf.nl/research/xuv-physics
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a MSc. in physics or chemistry, ideally with experience in either laser physics, optics, electronics and vacuum technology, as well as a strong background and/or interest in quantum mechanics.
Conditions of Employment
When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist.
You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,610 euro gross per month.
You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM.
A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines which teaching activities you will be responsible (up to a maximum of 10% of your time). The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).
General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM-sollicitatiecode' (in Dutch) applies to this position.
Contact
Prof.dr. Marc Vrakking
Group leader XUV Physics
E-mail: m.vrakking@amolf.nl
Phone: +31 (0)20 608 12 34
Website
http://www.amolf.nl
Applications
FOM Institute AMOLF
Personnel Department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
application@amolf.nl
Please quote vacancy # 0903.13
Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.
One of the main driving forces behind the development of high-flux extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and x-ray free-electron lasers (FELs) is the possibility to perform diffractive imaging of small objects. One of the prospects of x-ray FELs is to image isolated bio-molecules by a reconstruction that starts from a single-shot photon diffraction pattern. Alternatively, one may employ diffraction of electrons emitted as a result of photo-ionization by the FEL as a probe of molecular structure. Due to the shorter electron wavelength, this will allow for Ångström resolution already at the XUV FEL sources available today, like the FEL in Hamburg (FLASH).
Job description
In this project, which is linked to the establishment of an EU network coordinated by AMOLF, we will explore the application of femtosecond XUV/x-ray laser pulses from FLASH (Hamburg) and LCLS (Stanford) towards the elucidation of time-resolved molecular dynamics.
Location
XUV Physics http://www.amolf.nl/research/xuv-physics
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a MSc. in physics or chemistry, ideally with experience in either laser physics, optics, electronics and vacuum technology, as well as a strong background and/or interest in quantum mechanics.
Conditions of Employment
When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist.
You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,610 euro gross per month.
You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM.
A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines which teaching activities you will be responsible (up to a maximum of 10% of your time). The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).
General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM-sollicitatiecode' (in Dutch) applies to this position.
Contact
Prof.dr. Marc Vrakking
Group leader XUV Physics
E-mail: m.vrakking@amolf.nl
Phone: +31 (0)20 608 12 34
Website
http://www.amolf.nl
Applications
FOM Institute AMOLF
Personnel Department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
application@amolf.nl
Please quote vacancy # 0903.13
Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.