PhD student »Interferometry-based field-resolved spectroscopy«

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Our »Optical Quantum Metrology« research group develops innovative measurement technologies for clinical and industrial applications based on the ability to measure individual the oscillations of optical electric fields in the infrared and terahertz spectral ranges.

As part of the Laboratory for Lightwave Metrology, the research group on the one hand offers the opportunity to fundamentally examine light at the quantum limit, and on the other hand to apply this knowledge in order to develop novel spectroscopic tools for medicine, biology and industrial material characterisation.

The advertised PhD program aims to develop novel photonic measurement techniques based on interferometry and nonlinear optics that enable spectroscopic measurements 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 in the frame of a prestigious Max-Planck-Fraunhofer cooperation project.

Selection of relevant publications:
[1] I. Pupeza, et al., “Field-resolved infrared spectroscopy of biological systems“, Nature (2020)
[2] P. Sulzer, et al, “Cavity-enhanced field-resolved spectroscopy”, Nature Photonics (2022)

Be part of change

Participation in a 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 field-resolved infrared spectroscopy
Setup of a novel, enhancement-cavity-based spectrometer for the analysis of medically relevant gases

What you contribute

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

What we offer

Exciting tasks in a dedicated, international team of scientists
Unique opportunity to work at research forefront of applications of optics in medicine and biology
Mentoring with unicersity supervision at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern, at the chair of Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza
Opportunity for further education and training and Prospect of authorship in high-impact publications

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. The same applies if they do not meet all the profile requirements due to a disability.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you have any questions regarding content, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza - ioachim.pupeza@itwm.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions regarding the application process:

Isabelle Dieckhoff - isabelle.dieckhoff@itwm.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80804

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