The successful candidate will work together with scientists and technicians of the CMF and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) (attoworld.de) in Garching (Germany) to develop next-generation instruments based on bright, coherent, broadband mid-Infrared sources and field-resolved detection. The goal for this position is to test the feasibility of coherent field-resolved infrared metrology with multi-octave spectral coverage and unprecedented detection sensitivity for infrared fingerprinting of blood-based human biofluids (https://www.lasers4life.de/). We are seeking a suitable candidate for filling the position of a Laser Technical Assistant to help performing high-throughput measurements and establishing electric-field infrared spectroscopy.

The candidate will work in a highly international and interdisciplinary team in direct collaboration with the biorepository, which stores and pre-processes the samples, laser technicians and scientist, which develop and maintain the laser systems, and data analysts.

1. routine operation of our laser-based infrared spectrometers, consisting of femtosecond-laser oscillators, amplifiers, pulse compressors and electro-optical detection systems;
2. regular quality control and documentation of the achieved laser parameters;
3. maintenance and fine adjustment of optomechanical components as well as implementation of improvements of the laser systems;
4. facilitating the routine analysis of clinical sample;
5. instruct new team members on how to use the laser spectrometer;
6. elaboration of SOPs for laser operation in cooperation with biomedical staff.

1. Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in physics, physical engineering or electrical engineering or related fields;
2. experience in setup and adjustment of optical systems
3. good command of English (written and spoken) is a pre-required, command of German and / or Hungarian is advantageous;
4. ability to work in an international environment;
5. user-level computer management skills;
6. quick learning and good communication skills;
7. ability to work independently after training;
8. high level of responsibility

1. a broad range of activities in a dynamically evolving second-to-none endeavour and professional environment;
2. ample opportunities for improving professional skills and qualifications – including professional trainings and workshops;
3. position is initially limited to two years with the possibility of an extension.

• master’s degree or higher in physics or a related technical discipline
• experience with the setup and adjustment of optical systems
• strong self-motivation and the ability to solve problems independently
• experience with computer-aided technical drawings (e.g., Autodesk Inventor)
• ideally, experience with Labview, Python, or another programming language
• interest in interdisciplinary work with interface to bio-medical applications
• good command of the English language
• German language skills are advantageous

Please send a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your CV and contact information of two references to Dr. Alexander Weigel (weigel@mukkozpont.hu).

[1] J. Zhang et al., Light Sci. Appl. 7, 17180 (2018)
[2] Q. Wang et al., Opt. Letters 44, 2566 (2019)
[3] N. Nagl et al., Opt. Letters 44, 2390 (2019)
[4] I. Pupeza et al., Nature Photon. 9, 721 (2015)
[5] I. Pupeza et al., Nature 577, 52 (2020)

The successful candidate will work together with scientists and technicians at the CMF and the Joint LMU-MPQ Laboratory for Attosecond Physics (LAP, attoworld.de) in Garching (Germany) to develop next-generation instruments based on bright, coherent, broadband mid-Infrared sources and field-resolved detection. The goal for this position is to develop coherent field-resolved infrared metrology with multi-octave spectral coverage and unprecedented detection sensitivity. The duration of the position is initially 2 years, with the possibility of extension. For the first two years the place of work will be predominantly at the LAP in Garching (Germany).

• development of electric-field-resolved mid-infrared metrology
• reaching unprecedented spectral bandwidth and sensitivity in coherent mid-IR detection
• development of the detection technology for the next-generation instruments for large-scale health monitoring and desease detection with mid-infrared fingerprinting
• presentation and publication of scientific output

1. PhD in physics or a related discipline
2. experience with ultrafast lasers and nonlinear optics
3. ideally, experience with infrared and/or nonlinear spectroscopies
4. ideally, experience with ultra-sensitive detection and signal processing
5. interest in interdisciplinary work with interface to biomedical applications
6. good command of the English language

Please send a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your CV and contact information of two references to Dr. Alexander Weigel (weigel@mukkozpont.hu).

[1] J. Zhang et al., Light Sci. Appl. 7, 17180 (2018)
[2] Q. Wang et al., Opt. Letters 44, 2566 (2019)
[3] N. Nagl et al., Opt. Letters 44, 2390 (2019)
[4] I. Pupeza et al., Nature Photon. 9, 721 (2015)
[5] I. Pupeza et al., Nature 577, 52 (2020)

The successful candidate will work together with scientists and technicians at the CMF and the Joint LMU-MPQ Laboratory for Attosecond Physics (LAP, attoworld.de) in Garching (Germany) to develop next-generation instruments of laser-based instrumentation for field-resolved detection. The goal for this position is to optimize photodetection, to precisely synchronize and stabilize multiple pulsed lasers, and signal acquisition with suitable microwave electronics. The duration of the position is initially 2 years, with the possibility of extension. For the first two years the place of work will be predominantly at the LAP in Garching (Germany).

1. identify and implement low-noise, high-dynamic range photodection solutions for our instruments;
2. develop precise feedback loops for synchronization and stabilization of pulsed lasers;
3. generate and modify microwave signals for clocking low-noise, high-speed data acquisition;
4. develop the electric/electronic backbone for laser-based instrument prototypes.

1. master’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline;
2. experience with ultra-sensitive photodetection, and minimizing detection noise;
3. experience with electronic signal generation and synchronization including PLLs;
4. experience with handling electrical signals in the microwave regime;
5. ideally, experience with FPGA programming;
6. interest in interdisciplinary work with interface to bio-medical applications;
7. good command of the English language;
8. German language skills are advantageous.