Optical Spectroscopy Study of Functional Materials

The Higher School of Economics Faculty of Physics (Chair of Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics with the Institute of Spectroscopy of the Russian Academy of Sciences (www.isan.troitsk.ru/) invites applications for postdoctoral research position in the field of Optical Spectroscopy Study of Functional Materials.

The job involves:

• working under direct supervision of Dr. Sergey klimin (http://isan.troitsk.ru/ru/div_stt.php);
• participants are encouraged to pursue their research working on the projects listed below:

o  Raman spectroscopy of Functional Materials;

o  Infrared spectroscopy of Functional Materials;

o  Ab Initio Optical Properties Studies of Functional Materials;

• The Lab offers access to its equipment, databases, and software
• writing research papers to international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Institute;
• presenting your own research results and result of the research group you work with at the National and International conferences and other meetings; taking part in scientific seminars and events organized by the host Institute, as well as in other Institute’s activities;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Requirements:

• PhD in Physics from an internationally recognized research university in such fields as: Solid State Physics or Optics or Spectroscopy;
• ability to work in a team;
• strong background, including experience in optical spectroscopic studies and/or ab initio calculations;
• fluent English and good abilities in academic writing and scientific presentations.

General conditions for Post-Doctoral Research positions can be found here. Appointments will be normally made for one year.

A CV, research statement and two letters of recommendation should be submitted directly via the online application form by March 15, 2017. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

About HSE

HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities. For more information about HSE, please visit our web pages: Higher School of Economics,the Institute of Spectroscopy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, respectively, or contact Dr. Sergey Klimin (klimin@isan.troitsk.ru) directly.

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