Update: This position is filled.

We have a one-year postdoctoral position open, starting latest by September 1st 2024.
About the project:
The project aims at ultrafast and bidirectional manipulation of ordered phases in quantum materials using laser excitation of optical phonons. The objectives include ferroelectrics and multiferroics, and light-induce synthetic states of matter in perovskite superlattices. The research involves table-top pump-probe experiment at BU, and experiment at XFEL facilities such as LCLS.
About the position:
This is a one-year position with the expectation of renewal. The position is open immediately. The latest starting date is September 1st 2024.
We are only looking for applicants who have expertise in ultrafast optics or have extensive experience at XFEL.

Please send your CV, publication list, a brief research statement, and the name of three references to wanzheng@bu.edu

We have an immediate opening for one postdoctoral position at Boston University Physics department.

About the project:

Strong-field laser pulses tuned to specific infrared-active lattice vibrational modes can directly modify structural parameters, which are crucial to the physical properties of quantum materials. The project aims at optical manipulation of ordered phases in quantum materials using laser excitation of optical phonons.

Resources:

We have a newly renovated class-IV laser lab with two high-performance femtosecond Ti-Sapphire amplifiers and several home-built ultrafast optical setups. The successful candidate will have access to various materials characterization facilities in the Photonics Center, and several advanced facilities such as Scientific Instrument Facility, Electronics Design Facility, and the Engineering Product Innovation Center at Boston University. The candidate will also benefit from the rich research collaborations in the Boston area.

About the position:

This is a one-year position with the expectation of renewal for four additional years subject to satisfactory performance. The position is open immediately.

Your expertise:

We are looking for applicants who have or will earn a Ph.D. degree in physics or electrical engineering. Expertise in Ultrafast optics is required. Experience in developing table-top ultrafast light sources is preferred. Interest in condensed matter physics will be a plus.

Required materials:

Please send your CV, publication list and a brief research statement to wanzheng@bu.edu

We have an immediate opening for one postdoctoral position at Boston University Physics Department.
About the project:
The project aims at optically access atomically thin materials under ultra-high vacuum conditions, and optically controls their quantum behavior at ultrafast speed.
Resources:
We have a newly renovated class-IV laser lab with two high-performance ultrafast Ti-Sapphire amplifiers. In addition, the successful candidate will have access to various advanced instruments in Boston University Photonics Center, and benefit from the rich research collaborations with many universities in the Boston area.
About the position:
This is a one-year position with the expectation of renewal for one additional year subject to satisfactory performance. The position is open immediately.
Your expertise:
We are looking for applicants who have or will earn a Ph.D. degree in physics or electrical engineering. Expertise in ultrafast optics is required. Experience in developing table-top ultrafast light sources is preferred. Interest in condensed matter physics will be a plus.
Required materials:
Please send your CV, publication list, a brief research statement, and three recommendation letters to wanzheng at bu dot edu