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We are currently looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise related to modelling of the optical response of materials on the atomic scale.

The successful candidate (m/f/d) will join a progressive Light and matter theory group at the Institute of Physics (FZU) of the Czech Academy of Science led by Tomáš Neuman. The team investigates light-matter interaction on the nanoscale, including the theoretical engineering of molecular emitters for quantum devices. The candidate will become a member of the QuantERA team working on the project MOLAR (MOLecular LAttice quantum electRodynamics).

What will you do

• - Focus on the investigation of molecular emitters composed of single dye molecules or their aggregates using ab-initio methods. This will involve describing the molecule’s vibronic structure and engineering its emission properties, e.g., by controlling the molecule’s environment, creating molecular aggregates, etc.
• - Integrate results of ab-initio calculations into models addressing light-light-matter interaction, particularly in the context of photonic lattices where collective effects related to engineered long-range optical interactions emerge. This involves developing models accounting for the dynamics of the excitations in molecular emitters coupled to structured photonic baths
• - Participate in group meetings, preparation of manuscripts, and dissemination of results at conferences
• - Work in an international environment and collaborate with our partners

What we expect

• - PhD in physics, chemistry, or related field
• - Basic knowledge of ab-initio methods to address molecular excitations (e.g., Gaussian, NWChem, or any other quantum-chemistry software)
• - Knowledge of quantum optics and related models and techniques, or interest to learn them
• - Programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, FORTRAN, C, C++)
• - Advanced English (written and spoken)
• - Will to learn new techniques and approaches
• - Ability to join the team within a reasonably short time
• - Experience with advanced ab-initio modelling of molecules is an advantage
• - Practical experience in the field of quantum optics/photonics/plasmonics is an advantage

Why join us

• - Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of atomic-scale optics
• - Collaboration with international partnersㅁ
• - Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
• - 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
• - Meal allowance, own canteen in the area
• - After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
• - English lessons at the workplace
• - Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonoše
• - Outdoor sports facilities (tennis, volleyball), Multisport card, and other benefits
• - Find out more about us - Why FZU?

It´s good to know

• - Place of work – Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
• - Start of employment ASAP
• - Full-time
• - 1-year contract (possible extension until the end of the duration of the QuantERA project)
• - We expect applications by: 15 December 2025
• - Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application form: A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests, a curriculum vitae (CV), and transcripts of degrees/diplomas.
• - For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Tomáš Neuman at neuman@fzu.cz.

- We look forward to hearing from you!