Two PhD positions are available in the group of Thorsten Hansen at the Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen. The positions are available from April 1st 2014 or soon thereafter.

In the group, we are interested in the optical and electronic processes that take place in photosynthesis and solar cells. These positions are funded by the Lundbeck Foundation and the Department of Chemistry as part of the project “Charge Transfer and Catalysis in Metalloproteins”.

Research Project: Spectroscopy of Charge Separation

Learn and develop theory of ultra-fast spectroscopy, including coherent, multi-dimensional spectroscopy using many-body methods and simulate and interpret spectra of charge transfer and charge separation within photosynthetic proteins and in model compounds.

Part of the work will be done in collaboration with experimentalists at Lund University.

In addition, Ph.D. students are required to participate in teaching and similar tasks as assigned by the department.

Qualifications

A background in chemistry, nanoscience, or physics is expected. A candidate interested in/experienced with one or more of the following topics will be given priority:

•Electron transfer

•Time-resolved spectroscopy

•Quantum chemistry

•Many-particle physics

Fluency in English, spoken and written, is expected. The candidate must be a team player, willing and able to engage in a cross-disciplinary, collaborative project.

Application

The application must be submitted via the on-line applications system and should include

•A cover letter motivating the application

•CV

•Degree certificate and transcript of grades

•List of publications

In addition, one or more reference letters from a supervisor or a collaborator may be enclosed.

Deadline is February 29th 2016

Apply at:  http://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=797365

Questions

Please, contact Thorsten Hansen by email to [email protected] with any questions.