Ultrafast Observation and Quantum Control of Wavepacket Dynamics at Conical Intersections - 2026_CDR_DFIS_6

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 27/04/2026 Deadline: 27/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

02/PHYS-03 - Experimental Physics Of Matter And Applications

Description

The research program will develop and apply advanced ultrafast spectroscopic tools to directly track molecular wavepacket (WP) dynamics at conical intersections (CIs). The fellow will build and optimise ultrabroadband transient absorption (IR–UV) setups with few-femtosecond resolution and high sensitivity.These tools will then be applied to prototypical photoactive systems (e.g., retinal analogues, photoswitches) to monitor WP evolution approaching and leaving the CI, capturing energy gap collapse and recovery. The fellow will also participate to time resolved X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) experiments.Experimental results will be combined with theoretical input to extract electronic and nuclear dynamics with chemical specificity.A key goal is to provide the first comprehensive, multi-spectral “molecular movie” of CI-driven dynamics across IR to XUV regimes.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca Quality, originality, and innovation of the research proposal, with reference to the research program covered by this selection (up to 20 points) Relevance and significance of previous research activities and professional experience in relation to the research program (up to 20 points) Relevance and significance of submitted publications with respect to the research program (up to 30 points) Interview, aimed at assessing the candidate’s research aptitude, their ability to implement the proposed project, and their knowledge of English and/or other relevant languages for the research (up to 30 points)

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