PhD student »Interferometry-based field-resolved spectroscopy« (Kaiserslautern, DE, 67663) at Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Our »Optical Quantum Metrology« research group develops innovative measurement technology for clinical and industrial applications based on the ability to measure the oscillations of electric fields in the infrared and terahertz spectral range in a stroboscopic manner.

As part of the LightwaveLab, the research group offers the fascinating opportunity to fundamentally examine light at the quantum limit on the one hand, and to apply it as a spectroscopic tool for human medicine, biology and industrial material characterisation on the other.

The advertised PhD programme aims to develop novel photonic measurement techniques based on interferometry and nonlinear optics that enable spectroscopic measurement of the entire physiologically-relevant concentration range of molecules in biological fluids and gases.

Achieving these ambitious goals requires substantial further development of key femtosecond technologies, which will be realised through cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics as part of a renowned Max-Planck-Fraunhofer project.

Selection of relevant publications:
[1] I. Pupeza, et al., “Field-resolved infrared spectroscopy of biological systems“, Nature (2020).
[2] I. Pupeza, et al., ”Extreme-ultraviolet frequency combs for precision metrology and attosecond science”, Nature Photonics (2021)
[3] P. Sulzer, …, I. Pupeza, “Cavity-enhanced field-resolved spectroscopy”, Nature Photonics (2022)
[4] M. Peschel, …, I. Pupeza, “Sub-optical-cycle light-matter energy transfer in molecular vibrational spectroscopy”, Nature Photonics (2022)

What you will do

• Participation in a renowned Max-Planck-Fraunhofer cooperation project
• Support in setting up an ultra-stable, compact laser system for generating ultra-short and ultra-broadband laser pulses for stroboscopic examination
• Setup of a novel, enhancement-cavity based field-resolving spectrometer for the analysis of medically relevant gases

What you bring to the table

• Master's degree in experimental physics or similar, preferably with a specialisation in photonics, laser physics, and nonlinear optics
• Independence, a high degree of personal responsibility and motivation
• Experience with optical laser setups
• Good English skills

What you can expect

• Exciting tasks in a dedicated, international team of scientists
• Unique opportunity to work at the forefront of medically relevant science and application
• Close mentoring with university supervision
• Opportunity for further education and training
• Prospect of authorship in high-impact publications
• Close cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Garching

The doctorate is awarded as part of an ITWM scholarship. 

This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions regarding content, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza - [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the application process:

Isabelle Dieckhoff - [email protected] 

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM 

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 80804