About This Role:

The J.R. Macdonald Laboratory at the Department of Physics, Kansas State University, is seeking four Fellow (Postdocs) in experimental ultrafast AMO physics. The Laboratory operates several state-of-the-art charged-particle imaging systems and light sources, including: a 100-kHz, 2-mJ laser system, several other femtosecond lasers and a couple of high-harmonic-generation sources that are used for studying ultrafast light-induced dynamics in atoms and molecules. Furthermore, we regularly conduct experiments at external X-ray free-electron laser and synchrotron radiation facilities in Stanford, CA, and Hamburg, Germany.

Some of the responsibilities and research projects include:

• Studies of light-matter interactions in strong-field and weak-field regime; multi-color pump-probe experiments in ultrafast AMO physics and photochemistry employing various electron and ion imaging techniques.
• Femtosecond-/attosecond experiments with XUV and X-ray radiation, both in-house and at external free-electron laser facilities.
• Imaging molecular dynamics of ion-beam targets using ultrafast, intense laser pulses.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics, physical chemistry or a related field by the time the position begins.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • strong-field physics and ultrafast laser-matter interactions;
  • photoion and photoelectron imaging and spectroscopy;
  • femtosecond laser optics; high-harmonics generation;
  • attosecond science;
  • femtochenistry;
  • transient absorbtion measurements;
  • experiments with X-ray free-electron lasers or synchrotron radiation.

Other Requirements:

• The successful candidate(s) should also demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students and to serving a diverse population.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Application letter including research interests,
2. Curriculum vita,
3. Contact information, including e-mail addresses, of at least three references.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

For further information on the positions, please contact Artem Rudenko at rudenko@phys.ksu.edu

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$47,476-$60,000 per year