Open Position in Atomic Physics at the ExtreMe Matter Institute (EMMI)

The ExtreMe Matter Institute (EMMI) at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung invites applications for a position as a research assistant (PhD studentship) in the EMMI atomic physics Fellow Group of Dr. Alexandre Gumberidze.

The successful candidate is expected to join experimental activities on studies of the structure and dynamics of highly-charged ions. For the case of atomic structure studies, particular emphasis is given to the experiments on bound state Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) effects for one- and few-electron heavy ions. Complementary to the structure, the dynamics of ion-matter interaction in the high-Z domain gives access to fundamental electromagnetic interaction processes which are strongly affected by the virtual photon fields of the rapidly moving projectile . In addition, these studies will have a strong link with the plasma physics branch of EMMI. In particular, joint experiments dedicated to the understanding of the processes ongoing in extreme states of matter (i.e intense Laser produced plasmas), are planned.

A sound background in atomic physics as well as in programming is desirable. The position is limited to 3 years.

Please send your application with CV and names of 3 scientists who might be contacted for the letter of reference by e-mail or mail to:

Dr. Alexandre Gumberidze
ExtreMe Matter Institute (EMMI) GSI
Planckstrasse 1
64291 Darmstadt
Germany

E-Mail: a.gumberidze@gsi.de