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Postdoctoral Fellow: One immediate opening of postdoc positions is available for research projects on experimental quantum VUV and EUV light generation. The competitive salary is commensurate with experience. The university offers excellent health insurance and benefits. For a postdoc position, please see detailed descriptions and additional document requirements below.

Graduate Students: Highly motivated MS and PhD graduate students with a physics, chemistry, or engineering background are welcome to join the group. Graduate research assistant (RA) positions are available. 

Please send your CV directly to Prof. Liao (Liao3 [at] IU.edu).

A postdoctoral fellow position in experimental quantum VUV/EUV light generation

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, physics

Department: Department of Physics, Indiana University Bloomington

Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Research key words: Experiments, quantum optics, ultrafast optics, nonlinear optics, strong-field physics, high harmonic generation, attosecond science, optical parametric amplification.

Position Summary: A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Department of Physics, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. The project aims to explore potential pathways to generate quantum entangled and/or squeezed short-wavelength light sources (wavelength 1-100 nm), including vacuum- and extreme-ultraviolet (VUV and EUV) light. The overarching goal is to test the feasibility of several potential methods, based on quantum optics, nonlinear optics, and ultrafast optics, to experimentally explore how to generate VUV and EUV light carrying nonclassical properties. The properties include single-photon or Fock states, entangled states (in photon numbers, polarizations, wavelengths, and delay times), amplitude/phase squeezed states, and/or bright squeezed vacuum states of light. This experimental research will involve developing, creating, and characterizing various classical and quantum light sources, including the technologies used for near-infrared, visible, and ultraviolet, to VUV/EUV light. In this exciting role, you will work under the direction of Prof. Chen-Ting Liao and in

collaboration with other researchers. For additional information visit: https://sites.google.com/view/chentingliao/research

Department Contact for Questions: Questions regarding the position or application process can be

directed to Prof. Chen-Ting Liao (Liao3 [at] IU.edu)

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in experimental physics, chemistry, optics/photonics, electrical engineering, or related fields at the time of

appointment.

• Ph.D. candidates in the ABD (all but dissertation) status will also be considered.

• Good track record in scientific research and development (experimentalist).

• Hands-on experience with femtosecond lasers, quantum optics, optical setups, and vacuum technologies.

• Good in research and strong communication skills.

• High degree of independence together with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English.

Additional Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge and understanding of quantum optics and ultrafast optics.

• Some experience in using software (Matlab, Python, or LabVIEW) to automate experimental controls.

 • Experience with experimental controls and data analysis using Matlab, Python, etc.

Salary and Rank: $50,000 - 55,000/yr, Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-24 month extensions will be available based on performance, mutual agreement, and funding. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Required Documents: (1) Curriculum Vitae (including completed degrees, list of publications, research experience, and expertise), (2) Letter of Application (cover letter), (3) contact information of at least two references. Applications should be submitted through the application portal located at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/21823

Expected Start Date: flexible (in 2024). Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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