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Research Fellow in Quantum Light and Attosecond Imaging
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the theory team working on the EPSRC-NSF funded project “Attosecond Photoelectron Imaging with Quantum Light,” led by Professor Carla Faria. The project explores the use of intense non-classical light, such as bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), to perform attosecond-scale imaging of quantum phenomena via photoelectron momentum distributions. The role focuses on developing a fully quantum electrodynamic version of the Coulomb Quantum Orbit Strong-Field Approximation (QED-CQSFA) and modeling how quantum light influences photoelectron holography and electron-ion entanglement.
The postholder will:
1. Extend path-integral approaches in strong-field physics to account for electron-field and electron-ion entanglement.
2. Incorporate ionic degrees of freedom and shaped light pulses (amplitude- and phase-squeezed) into theoretical frameworks.
3. Collaborate closely with leading experimental groups in the US and Europe, including Stanford, Arizona, and ICFO.
4. Publish high-impact theoretical work and contribute to joint analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
The position is full-time, initially funded for 1 year, with the possibility of extension up to 36 months based on performance.
Applicants should upload a CV (including a list of publications), a cover letter, and a statement of research interests and plans (maximum 3 pages). They should also arrange for two letters of reference to be emailed to Professor Faria by the application deadline. The full Job Description and Person Specification are available in the “Available Documents” section below.
For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Carla Faria.
About you
You will hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in theoretical physics, quantum optics, atomic and molecular physics, or a closely related area. A strong background in one or more of the following is required: strong-field or ultrafast physics, attosecond science, quantum optics (especially continuous-variable formalism), semiclassical methods, or path-integral approaches. Familiarity with numerical methods and scientific computing is essential. Experience in modeling entanglement dynamics or photoelectron spectra is desirable but not mandatory.
You should be a committed and collaborative researcher, capable of working independently and as part of an international team. Strong communication skills and a publication record appropriate to your career stage are expected.
Appointment at Grade 7 requires a completed PhD. If not yet awarded, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,000 - £41,000 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance), with backdating to the PhD thesis submission date upon completion.
What we offer
At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days of annual leave plus six additional days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance program, and more. For further details, visit our staff benefits webpage.
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