Postdoctoral position in “Terahertz and Infrared Vortex Beam Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials”, Christian Bernhard group, University of Fribourg

The Experimental Solid State Physics Group in the Department of Physics offers a Postdoctoral position in the field of Terahertz and Infrared Spectroscopy of materials with strongly correlated and topological electronic states.

Our group is using Terahertz and Infrared spectroscopy to study the electronic properties of solid-state quantum materials, including unconventional superconductors. Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art Terahertz- and Infrared spectrometers and also operates unique, home-built ellipsometry setups for measurements at low temperatures (4 – 400 K) and high magnetic fields up to 7 Tesla.

The research project is aimed at developing and advancing vortex beam spectroscopy in the Terahertz and Far-Infrared ranges. The goal is to demonstrate that with vortex beam spectroscopy one can probe electronic and/or magnetic excitations of quantum materials beyond the dipole selection rules that cannot be accessed with conventional optical spectroscopy. The planned work includes research visits to the National Synchrotron Light Source in Brookhaven, U.S.

Candidates with a strong background in solid state physics and, preferably, experience in Terahertz or Infrared spectroscopy are encouraged to apply. We offer excellent working conditions in a collaborative team of researchers and a competitive salary in the range of 80´000 Swiss Francs per annum (depending on scientific age and qualification).

Applications including a motivation letter and a CV with names of two referees should be sent by e-mail to:

Prof. Christian Bernhard, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
e-mail: christian.bernhard@unifr.ch.