Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/x)

About us

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.

As part of the Attoworld of Prof. Ferenc Krausz at the Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Garching near Munich, the Field-resolved Infrared Spectroscopy team combines cutting‑edge femtosecond laser technologies with detection by electro‑optic sampling to advance a new type of mid‑infrared spectroscopy on the electric‑field level. The new systems are developed and utilized by a highly interdisciplinary team of physicists, data scientists, biologists and clinical personnel to identify, via minuscule variations in the infrared response of human blood samples, medical conditions such as cancer.

We are looking for you

Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/x) in Garching

Responsibilities

• Supervision and support of PhD students on a daily basis
• Development of efficient mid‑infrared generation and high‑dynamic‑range electro‑optic sampling in the range 3‑20 mm (15‑100 THz)
• Development of ultrabroadband THz generation and high‑dynamic‑range time‑domain detection in the range 1‑30 THz
• Exploration of the spectroscopic information in proof‑of‑principle experiments on biologically relevant test samples, and on human blood samples
• Support of the team leader with proposals and project planning
• Presentation and publication of scientific output

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced postdoc‑level scientist to work together with PhD students on the extension of the spectral coverage of field‑resolved spectroscopy to longer wavelengths in the far infrared and THz regime. The goal is to reach seamless spectral coverage over the range 1‑100 THz with sufficient signal‑to‑noise to perform analysis of biologically relevant samples. Profound experimental experience and theoretical background of ultrafast laser technology and nonlinear optics are required for this position.

• PhD in physics or a related discipline
• Experience with ultrafast lasers and nonlinear optics
• Ideally, experience with infrared and/or THz spectroscopies using pulsed laser sources
• Ideally, experience with signal processing and programming (e.g. with Labview)
• Interest in interdisciplinary work with interface to biomedical applications
• Good command of the English language

Benefits

• Easily accessible by public transport
• Company pension scheme
• Capital‑forming benefits
• Compatibility of family and career
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Childcare support (e.g. offers for vacation and emergency care)
• Further education and training program at all career levels
• Participation in symposia and conferences
• Health promotion offers
• Theater and culture: special events, discounts and vouchers
• Mobility: discount on public transport (Job‑Tickets), charging stations for electric cars and discounted membership of free2move (car sharing)

Also possible in a part‑time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact

Please send your complete application (CV, certificates, list of publications, letter of motivation and two references/reference letters) over our application tool (single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB) by February 28th, 2026 at the latest.

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