- JOB
- Spain
23 Sep 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
- Department
- Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador)
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Application Deadline
- Country
- Spain
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- TEC-2024/TEC-85 - UAM-TCC
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
PhD position at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, at the Faculty of Sciences: “High performance computing for attochemistry: electron dynamics induced by ultrashort laser pulses”. Principal Investigator: Prof. A. Palacios. Project developed within the MATRIX consortium “Matter in Action with Optical and X-ray Lasers” funded by the Comunidad de Madrid.
Offer description:
The PhD project focuses on the emergent area of attochemistry. The main goal is to investigate novel pump-probe schemes combining pulses generated in a frequency range from the VIS-UV up to the X-ray region. Our rich theoretical toolbox includes ab initio full quantum full-dimensional numerical approaches to explore excitation and ionization of diatomic and small polyatomic molecules, and semiclassical approaches for larger systems (e.g., amino acids or anilines). The MATRIX network and the group will provide training activities including webinars, scientific courses and research schools. Close interaction with the experimental groups within the MATRIX network.
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience developing theoretical methods and their computational implementation to investigate light-matter interactions (ultrafast spectroscopic techniques, molecular photoionization).
- English level and/or knowledge of computer tools (linux environments) will be positively evaluated.
Specific Requirements
- Background in numerical methods and/or programming skills (compiled or interpreted languages) will be valued, in particular Python, Mathlab or Mathematica)
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
1.929 €/monthly gross salary
The group will provide training activities including webinars, scientific courses, schools and specific research offered by the group. Close interaction with the experimental groups within the MATRIX network
Eligibility criteria
- Previous experience using quantum chemistry packages, numerical methods and programming skills will be valued.
- Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Physics or related fields to Chemical Physics or Physical Chemistry.
Selection process
Motivation, CV and Transcript of Records will be evaluated
Additional comments
Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system.
Expected end of contract: 31/10/2028
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Madrid
- Postal Code
- 28049
- Street
- Calle Einstein, 3
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Madrid
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- Street
- C/ Einstein 3
- Postal Code
- 28049
- convocatorias.pi@uam.es