At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, SFB 1456 – Mathematics of Experiment, there is a position as
PhD student (13 TV-L/75%)
to be filled.

The PhD student will work on the project C01 “Density matrix reconstructions in ultrafast free electron optics” in the research group of Thorsten Hohage and will be co-supervised by Claus Ropers. This project investigates the mathematical foundations of new experimental technique and will exploit its potential towards the nanoscale study of electron-matter interactions. This research project will either focus on the inverse problem to reconstruct electron density matrices from observed energy spectra or on the numerical and analytical study of plasmonic resonances and inference on such resonances from experimental data.

Deadline for application: August 22, 2022
Application at: https://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/72708
Starting date: as soon as possible.
Limited for 3 years.

About us:
The aim of CRC 1456 is to develop mathematical data analysis for the natural sciences, i.e., mathematical theory and tools to efficiently extract maximal quantitative information from experimental data. This challenge is addressed in 17 projects which are all lead jointly by a mathematician and an experimental scientist. For more information we refer to the web page https://www.uni-goettingen.de/crc1456.

Requirements:
• MSc degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or a related field.
• Background in inverse problems or partial differential equations.
• Interested to work in an interdisciplinary team with an experimental lab and ideally have some background knowledge of physics.
• Fully proficient in written and spoken English.
Questions are answered by Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hohage (hohage@math.uni-goettingen.de).
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.