Prof Fernando Martin
Applications accepted all year round
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) offers PhD salaried positions linked to the ERC Advanced Grant project X-CHEM (XUV/X-ray lasers for ultrafast electronic control in molecules), starting no later than September, 2013.
The successful applicant shall develop a research project on “Theoretical Modelling of Laser-Induced Ultrafast Phenomena”, oriented to obtain a PhD diploma, focused on the development of novel computational tools for the solution of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation for molecules under the action of ultra-short pulses from new light sources.
Collaborations with the most vibrant research groups in Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics in Europe through exchange programs and attendance to conferences are foreseen.
Access to vast technological resources is guaranteed, including the group’s new supercomputer, with more than 1K cores, and access to the European HP Computing Network.
More information can be found at www.xchem.uam.es; http://www.xchem.uam.es/xchem/?cat=55
DEADLINE: 1st May, each year
Funding Notes
The position is framed within the project XCHEM: “XUV/X-ray lasers for ultrafast electronic control in chemistry”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through the program of Advanced Grants (2011 Call).
Prospect candidates must have a Bachelor degree in physics or chemistry (3 years) and a post graduate specialization degree (e.g. MSc) in physics or theoretical chemistry; good knowledge of at least one programming language (Fortran 90, C, C++, Python, etc.); Excellent knowledge of quantum mechanics, basic electrodynamics, basic atomic and molecular physics; Fluent English; enthusiasm for learning and commitment to teamwork