The FERROIC Lab at ETH Zurich applies advanced ultrafast laser spectroscopy from the Terahertz to the ultraviolet spectral range to discover, control and understand novel quantum phenomena in condensed-matter systems. By combining state-of-the-art spectroscopy with strongly correlated electron systems, the lab seeks to uncover fundamental physical phenomena that emerge far from equilibrium. The laboratory continuously develops and expands its experimental capabilities and collaborates closely with leading theoretical groups. The project investigates how intense ultrafast optical or Terahertz excitation can generate, manipulate and probe novel dynamical states in quantum materials, with a central focus on non-Hermitian phase transitions and ultrafast light–matter interaction in condensed-matter systems.
Tasks
- Design, build and further develop advanced ultrafast laser spectroscopy experiments operating in the optical and/or Terahertz spectral range
- Focus research on optical spectroscopy or Terahertz spectroscopy depending on expertise and scientific interests
- Investigate ultrafast dynamical processes on femtosecond and picosecond time scales using pump–probe techniques
- Contribute to the continuous development of experimental infrastructure and implement new measurement concepts
- Take primary responsibility for designing, building, optimizing and continuously extending experimental platforms, including optical alignment, troubleshooting, upgrades and routine maintenance
- Develop original experimental strategies, question established approaches and pursue new ideas when conventional solutions are insufficient
- Interact closely with international collaborators and leading theoretical groups to complement experimental work
Requirements
- You hold (or are about to complete) a PhD in experimental physics or a closely related discipline
- You have substantial hands-on experience with ultrafast laser systems
- Experience in condensed-matter physics is advantageous
- You like working on challenging scientific problems and are motivated to understand physical phenomena at their microscopic roots
- You are highly motivated, self-organized, creative and enjoy developing unconventional experimental solutions
- You are eager to take ownership of sophisticated instrumentation and continuously extend its capabilities
- You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface between ultrafast optics and condensed-matter physics
- You communicate scientific ideas clearly, including to colleagues outside your immediate research field
Benefits
- Outstanding laboratory facilities featuring state-of-the-art femtosecond laser systems and continuously evolving ultrafast laser spectroscopy platforms spanning the Terahertz to the ultraviolet spectral range
- The opportunity to help develop and shape next-generation experimental approaches rather than working with existing concepts
- A highly international and collaborative research environment with a culture of mutual support
- A flat scientific hierarchy where ideas are evaluated on their scientific merit and everyone's contribution is valued
- Substantial scientific independence and the opportunity to shape new experimental directions from conception to implementation
- Excellent working conditions and an internationally competitive salary
- Support for attending international conferences and workshops
- An extensive international network of scientific collaborators
- Access to the outstanding technological infrastructure of ETH Zurich
- Professional administrative support
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The FERROIC Lab operates within the Department of Materials and offers a highly international and collaborative research environment with close interaction between experimentalists and leading theoretical groups.