You will do high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission (ARPES) and time-resolved ARPES experiments, both in the Amsterdam lab (Golden group) and at international large-scale facilities (Golden group and Grubisic-Cabo group, Groningen). The data will be analysed in combination with low-T and high-field transport experiments carried out on the very same crystals (Hussey group, University of Bristol) as well as using machine learning approaches (Kordyuk group, Kyiv). Additional electron energy loss spectroscopy experiments are also on the menu, with collaborators in the IFW Dresden.

Besides the cutting-edge physics, this position will train you to the highest level in spectroscopy, and experimental electronic structure techniques based at the lab, synchrotron and free electron laser, as well as ultra-high-vacuum and laser technologies.

Tasks and responsibilities: 

• conducting independent research into emergent phases in quantum materials using ARPES and related experimental techniques, including the use of synchrotron and free electron laser facilities in Europe and overseas;
• collaborating closely with both your experimental colleagues and theory team members  who are using holographic dualities to help understand your experimental data;
• analysing and interpreting your data, leading to writing up into publications for submission to peer-reviewed, international journals, as well as presenting your work at (inter)national conferences and workshops;
• actively participating in the interdisciplinary scientific collaborations, scientific communication and outreach activities of the EAAS consortium (see below);
• involvement, e.g. as teaching assistant in the physics and astronomy educational programmes ;
• supervision and co-mentoring of Bachelor and Master students doing thesis projects in our group.

Active participation in the EAAS Consortium

If selected for this position you are expected to participate in the various scientific activities, meetings and workshops of the Emergence At All Scales consortium, to form interdisciplinary collaborations across fields and geographical locations within the Netherlands, and to acquire skills by active participation in science communication activities, interacting with public audiences and taking part in a pilot programme where experience can be acquired in high school science teaching.

Your profile and experience:

• you are curious, fascinated by nature and excited to work out ways to uncover its secrets;
• you like to learn new things, supported by your team;
• you are open to finding out how others' work connects to your own, and how to (learn to) generate new connections and collaborations;
• you are at home in an international environment and communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written;
• you agree that we scientists should be passionate about what we do and about sharing that passion and wonder with the general public, both young and old;
• you have a MSc in physics or a physics-heavy related discipline.

A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The preferred starting date is in late summer / early fall of 2025 and can be discussed. This job should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses/workshops summer/winter-schools and (international) conferences, as well as provision of training in scientific writing & presentation. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students, for which we will provide training.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 2,901 to € 3,707 (scale P).This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile PhD is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.