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In the subject area Mathematics and natural sciences, Institute of Physics – research group Structural Molecular Dynamics (Prof. Dr. Jochen Mikosch), the following job vacancy is to be filled as soon as possible:

Research Assistant (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, temorary, full time (currently 40 working hours)

Closes:	21.06.2023
Date of Hire:	as soon as possible
Reference:	36198

The position in initially until 31.05.2026 according to § 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG.

In our group we investigate the evolving structure in molecular and chemical dynamics on ultrafast timescales with methods adapted from attosecond (10-18s) science. Processes on these unprecedented timescales represent one of the major new frontiers in contemporary physics. We are offering a PhD project in physics dedicated to the experimental investigation of laser-driven electron rescattering in molecules. In this process, a single electron is extracted from a molecule by laser-induced tunnel ionization, accelerated in the strong infrared field of the laser and driven back to its origin within a fraction of the optical cycle, where it can elastically scatter. This self-imaged of a molecule by one of its own electrons is one of the most promising emerging techniques to make the molecular movie - capable of recording structural changes in molecules, for instance during a chemical reaction, in real time. The position is fully funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The experimental work involves a state-of-the-art Reaction Microscope to detect the momentum of photoions and -electrons in coincidence.

Further details can be found on our group website
https://uni-kassel.de/go/StructuralMolecularDynamics

Tasks:

Experimental investigation of laser-driven electron rescattering in molecules with a reaction microscope
Manipulation of femtosecond laser pulses, non-linear optics, intense and tailored laser fields and attosecond technologies
Planning, preparation, and execution of scientific studies on (time-resolved) structural molecular and photochemical dynamics and the dynamics of molecules in intense and tailored laser fields
Preparation and execution of scientific studies within collaborations, for instance at Advanced Lights Sources, such as FELs, active participation at beam times

Data evaluation, interpretation, modelling, and the preparation of scientific publications
Contribution to the teaching obligations of the research group
Contribution to the public outreach of the working group and the communication of our science to the public

Requirements:

Completed scientific university studies in Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, Photonics, or similar. The required degree must be available by the hiring date at the latest
A thorough and self-sustained way of working
A high degree of organization and the ability to work in a team

For questions please contact Prof. Dr. Jochen Mikosch, phone: +49 561 804-4643, email: mikosch(at)uni-kassel.de.

Our offer:
As an employee of the University of Kassel

you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
your workplace is centrally located in the city of Kassel with good public transport connections, which you can currently use for free.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

an additional company pension (VBL),
an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
an annual bonus
an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
a promotion of voluntary commitment,
low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management.

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