Spectroscopy jobs

Study how molecular gas and star formation evolve in nearby galaxies using the KILOGAS survey and complementary spectroscopy. The postdoctoral project examines star-formation histories, efficiency and feedback.

Pursue research on terahertz spectroscopy of two-dimensional quantum matter and/or designer quantum materials and devices with Taketo Handa. Projects develop ultrafast measurements, van der Waals heterostructures and nanodevices to study electronic, optical and quantum behaviour. The full-time appointment initially lasts two years, with a start as early as…

The researcher will develop colloidal quantum-dot chemistry for infrared optoelectronics. Work emphasizes surface passivation, ligand exchange, trap suppression, doping and energy-level alignment, including III–V and other infrared nanocrystals. The role connects synthesis and spectroscopy with processable inks and collaborations on photodetectors.…

The University of São Paulo's Institute of Chemistry seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how chemistry mediates interactions between plants and herbivores, with particular emphasis on biotransformations in lepidopteran digestive systems. The position is part of a FAPESP Thematic Project on molecular diversity and the specificity of plant-herbivore…

Study stellar populations in nearby galaxies using imaging and spectroscopy from facilities including HST, JWST, Euclid and Keck. The appointment includes scope for independent research. The priority review date has passed; later applications are considered if the vacancy remains unfilled, through the final date shown.

The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases at UCSF, in the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, studies how the conformational heterogeneity, maturation and transmission of proteopathic assemblies (prions) of tau, amyloid-beta and alpha-synuclein differ across neural cell types and diseases. The Professional Researcher helps manage and contributes…

Investigate nonlinear and quantum spectroscopy in the terahertz and infrared ranges. The advert includes research and technical appointments with qualification requirements specific to each role.

Develop pulse electron-paramagnetic-resonance methods with improved sensitivity and information content. Combine controlled spectrometer experiments with spin-dynamics simulation and applications to inorganic chemistry, catalysis and organic radicals. Optical hyperpolarisation is a further research direction. The SNSF-funded doctorate remains open while…

Develop optical spectroscopy and plasma diagnostic systems for isotope applications. Research includes experimental design, laser-induced and optical-emission measurements, and analysis of challenging materials in collaboration with the Isotope Applications Research group. Applications are made on the employer’s recruitment portal; no closing date is…

Develop molecules, materials and methods for ion recognition and stimuli-responsive separations. Research combines synthesis, spectroscopy and structural characterization with crystallization, solvent extraction and photochemical separation methods, alongside specialists in theory and materials. Applications are made on the employer’s recruitment portal; no…

Study molecular reaction chemistry in aqueous and organic media using simulation, statistical mechanics and machine learning. The Chemical Dynamics Group seeks scalable computational workflows, coordinated with spectroscopy experiments, to understand structure, thermodynamics and reaction dynamics. Applications are made on the employer’s recruitment portal;…

Support ETH Zurich’s Durability of Materials research group in a permanent laboratory role at 80–100% workload, starting 1 December 2026 or by agreement. Maintain and calibrate laboratory and measurement equipment, train students in experimental methods, help researchers plan experiments, and develop measurement setups, including with 3D printing. Research…

Develop oxide-based lithium and sodium solid-state batteries, focusing on ionic conduction, large-area implementation, lifetime and input/output performance. Experimental work combines synthesis, electrochemical measurement, spectroscopy and structural characterization. The position is at NIMS’s Namiki site in Tsukuba, with a start from November 2026 or…

Investigate the stability and reactivity of amorphous materials and transitions leading to mineral formation in the Geochemistry and Interfacial Sciences Group. The work combines wet-chemical experiments with neutron and X-ray scattering or spectroscopy, including in-situ reaction studies and data-analysis workflows. Research connects critical elements,…

Design, synthesise and purify compounds for potential clinical drug development in Amgen’s medicinal-chemistry group. The role includes difficult organic synthesis, route development, structure–activity relationships and structural analysis by NMR and mass spectrometry. Work may involve the Induced Proximity Platform and PROTAC approaches. This is an…

Join the Chair of Atomic-Scale Simulation to develop and apply electronic-structure methods, including advanced hybrid functionals and many-body perturbation theory. Research themes include nonempirical functionals, defect physics, GW vertex corrections and optical spectra. The position includes teaching duties and access to EPFL computing facilities. Start…

Tenure-track recruitment in experimental inorganic, analytical or physical chemistry, beginning 1 July 2027. Areas of interest include solid-state materials, analytical methods, spectroscopy and interfaces; AI and machine-learning expertise is encouraged. Establish a visible, externally funded research programme and teach and mentor undergraduate and…

Investigate quantum materials for sensing, including nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, with the NIMS Semiconductor Defect Design Group. Work includes electron-spin-resonance characterization of color centers, crystal processing to control their structures, and analysis of defects and impurities. One position with a negotiable start in January 2027 or…

Study lithium-ion transport in oxide solid electrolytes and all-solid-state batteries, connecting atomic and nanoscale diffusion with crystal structure, local structure, ion correlations and ionic conductivity. Methods include solid-state NMR, pulsed-field-gradient and two-dimensional exchange NMR, impedance spectroscopy and tracer diffusion. Research…

RIKEN’s Nanoscale Quantum Photonics Laboratory seeks one postdoctoral researcher for its collaboration with the Institute for Basic Science. The project combines optical spectroscopy and nanophotonics with scanning-tunneling nanospectroscopy to investigate quantum states and energy conversion in low-dimensional structures and molecular interfaces. The…

Lead experimental development in the Attochirality ERC project, commissioning circularly polarised attosecond sources, pulse-characterisation methods and spin-resolved electron detection. Coordinate reaction-microscope experiments on chiral electronic dynamics and mentor junior researchers. This full-time appointment is initially for one year and can be…

Join the Attochirality ERC project to build and characterise circularly polarised attosecond light pulses and investigate chiral charge migration. Work combines high-harmonic generation, ultrafast optics and three-dimensional electron–ion coincidence measurements, covering isolated molecules and microhydrated clusters. The full-time doctoral position is…

RIKEN seeks a research scientist in Ryuhei Nakamura’s Biofunctional Catalyst Research Team to advance water-electrolysis systems for green-hydrogen production. Research may focus on non-precious-metal oxygen-evolution catalysts, in-situ spectroscopy of reaction and degradation mechanisms, or computational analysis. The project is scheduled through March…

Four-year doctoral position in the Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory (Prof. David J. Norris) characterizing semiconductor nanocrystals with optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy to link atomic-scale structure to optical properties.