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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the Ultrafast Catalysis Project, which is a collaboration between experiment (PIs T. Heinz, A. Nilsson, and H. Ogasawara) and theory (PIs F. Abild-Pedersen, A. Luntz, and J. Voss). The scope of the project is the modeling and understanding of pump-probe experiments where an optical laser rapidly heats up a catalyst and drives a surface reaction, which is then monitored with ultra-high time-resolution using X-ray free electron lasers such as LCLS-II at SLAC. The activity will consist of modeling the optical laser-induced dynamics on the surface and the X-ray spectral changes for fundamental understanding of the experiments at SLAC.
Requirements and preferences:
- A Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
- A strong background in computational physics or chemistry.
- Experience in routinely performing DFT calculations and modeling materials properties or chemical reactions.
- Proficiency in scientific programming using Python.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficient English language skills both oral and written.
- Previous experience in modeling surface dynamics or X-ray spectra is a plus but not required.
The position is open now and the starting date is negotiable. The position is initially for one year with possibility of extension for another year based on performance, mutual consent, and anticipated continued funding.
Preview of applications begins immediately. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply via email to
Dr. Johannes Voss [email protected]
Please include a letter of motivation, C.V. with list of publications, and the contact information for two to three academic references.
For further information:
https://www.slac.stanford.edu/~vossj/project/ultrafast-catalysis/
https://web.stanford.edu/group/suncat/vossgroup/