Postdoc (mfd) in the field of Dynamics of quantum materials

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Max-Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) conducts basic research in the field of nonlinear optics and ultrafast dynamics arising from the interaction of light with matter and pursues applications that emerge from this research. It develops and uses ultrafast and ultra-intense lasers and laser-riven short-pulse light sources in a broad spectral range in combination with methods of nonlinear spectroscopy. The spectral range includes in particular XUV radiation and soft x-rays where experiments at in-house sources are complemented with the use of accelerator driven sources such as free electron x-ray lasers. With its research MBI fulfils a national mission and is an integral part of the international scientific community.

The Max-Born-Institute invites applications for a

Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Dynamics of quantum materials

Job profile:

We seek applicants for a 1-years postdoctoral position working in the group of Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Sharma Dynamics of quantum materials at the Max Born Institute and Freie University (FU) Berlin. The work will be carried out together with Dr. J. Kay Dewhurst (at the Max Planck Institute Halle).

Requirements:

We are looking for highly motivated and talented candidates with a strong background in physics and a fascination for exploring the non-perturbative interaction of light and matter at the ultrashort times of attoseconds to femtoseconds. The project will involve working with first principles time dependent density function theory (TD-DFT as implemented in the Elk code) 1-3. A background including experience in coding and/or computation with ab-initio ELK software is sought for.

Offer:

The researcher position is available at the earliest possible date. This is a postdoctoral position for 1 year. The payment is according to the German TVöD salary scheme for scientists in public research institutions.

The project can begin at any time between April 2026 and May 2026. Interested candidates should apply with CV and names of two Referees. Please upload your application including cover letter curriculum vitae certificates and description of previous professional activities electronically by email ( or ). The application deadline is May 1st 2026.

For further information about the position please contact Ms. Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Sharma ( or )

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority