Our vision of advancing ultrafast metrology and its applications offers job opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral fellows. You can send your application (including your CV) to the group leader of any research area that matches your interests and skills.

Our team members benefit from the access to a world-class infrastructure, a substantial amount of know-how present in our very diverse group, as well as from various carrier-development opportunities offered by the Max Planck Society and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. In return, we expect our new colleagues to be willing to take on ambitious projects, accepting the risks that are unavoidable at the forefront of basic research.

  • Broadband infrared diagnostics
    M.Sc. // Master’s Thesis Opportunity in Infrared Diagnostics

    Join the Broadband Infrared Diagnostics (BIRD) team - a collaboration between the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ) at the attoworld laboratories in Garching - to help develop the next generation of spectroscopic avenues for molecular profiling in biomedical diagnostics.

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    Blood drop

    Required qualifications:

    1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical sciences, biotechnology, biology or closely related fields;
    2. Solid grounding in one or more of the above-mentioned fields;
    3. Fluent English and strong communication skills;
    4. A proactive, enthusiastic approach and ability to work well in a team.

    As a Master’s student with us, you will:
    1. Develop strategies and workflows for analytical preparation of blood-based samples;/li>
    2. Apply infrared spectroscopy methods
    3. Develop and integrate spectroscopic optical techniques with modern analytical-chemicalworkflows
    4. Leverage machine learning approaches to analyze “infrared molecular fingerprints”
    5. Learn from team-efforts of a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research group

    Bonus points for:
    1. Previous biological or chemical lab experience (internships, Bachelor’s thesis etc.);
    2. Hands-on experience with experimental spectroscopy setting (e.g. UV/Vis spectroscopy,Raman, infrared or similar), blood-based analytics or data analyses;
    3. Familiarity with chromatographic and/or spectroscopic instrumentation or machine learningworkflows

    What we offer:
    1. A broad range of hands-on activities and experiences in a fast-evolving research area;
    2. Mentorship and collaboration with leading experts in infrared medical spectroscopy;
    3. Integration into a larger international and interdisciplinary research programm;
    4. A long-term perspective for motivated candidates.

    If you’re eager to push the boundaries of infrared molecular fingerprinting and contribute to innovative biomedical diagnostics, we are looking forward to hear from you! Students from LMU, TUM or other universities are also welcome, provided formal supervision at their home university is ensured.

    Learn more about our work:
    www.attoworld.de/bird

    Contact:

    Dr. Mihaela Zigman
    mihaela.zigman@mpq.mpg.de

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  • field-resolved infrared spectroscopy
    M.Sc. // Application of droplet microfluidics for field-resolved infrared spectroscopy

    The Field-Resolved Infrared Spectroscopy (FRIS) Group (www.attoworld.de/fris), located at the Chair of Experimental Physics of Prof. Ferenc Krausz at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), together with the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and the Center for Molecular Fingerprinting (CMF, www.cmf.hu) is pioneering ultrafast femtosecond laser technologies to advance field-resolved infrared spectroscopy for molecular fingerprinting.

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    In collaboration with the Molecular Biophysics Group of Dr. Georg Krainer (www.molecular-biophysics.uni-graz.at/en) at the University of Graz, an expert in microfluidics, we are working on integrating microfluidic systems with field-resolved infrared spectroscopy. The resulting microfluidics-integrated laser spectrometers hold strong potential for application in large-scale clinical studies for early disease detection (see www.lasers4life.de and www.h4h.hu), enabling high-throughput measurements of human samples coupled with clinical metadata.

    Project overview:

    We are seeking for highly motivated and skilled students to join our team. The project focuses on exploring the applicability of droplet microfluidics for handling small sample volumes to enhance field-resolved infrared spectroscopy measurements. This work has the potential to contribute to development of molecular fingerprinting techniques for clinical sample analysis, ultimately aiming to improve healthcare in the long term. Major tasks will include assembling and testing a system for reproduceable droplet generation (both single and double emulsions), assessing the impact of various surfactants and oils on spectral measurements with field-resolved infrared spectroscopy, integrating the droplet generation system with the laser-based field-resolved infrared spectroscopy setup, and conducting experiments to evaluate the potential of droplet microfluidics for advancing spectral measurements of small sample volumes.

    Required qualifications:

    1. BSc background in microfluidics, physics, automation, biology, chemistry or related fields;
    2. Enthusiasm to combine microfluidics and latest developments in laser physics to advance clinical diagnostics for better health care.

    Position Details:

    1. Location: Research Center Garching, Faculty of Physics at LMU, Am Coulombwall 1, 85748 Garching;
    2. Possibility for a research visit at the University of Graz.

    For application, please send the following documents to to Eszter Márton-Szűcs, as the HR associate:

    1. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and your qualification;
    2. Your CV;
    3. Your bachelor and master transcripts;
    4. Contact information for two references.

    Contact:
    Dr. Alexander Weigel
    Email: alexander.weigel@mpq.mpg.de
    Dr. Igor Kukhtevich
    Email: igor.kukhtevich@lmu.de
    Dr. Georg Krainer
    Email: georg.krainer@uni-graz.at

    If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to contribute to better health care, please send us your CV and study transcripts. Also, please write a couple of lines about your motivation.

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  • Broadband infrared diagnostics
    M.Sc. // Infrared Diagnostics of Human Health

    The Broadband Infrared Diagnostics (BIRD) group, at the Chair of Experimental Physics at Ludwig-
    Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) is
    combining femtosecond laser-based technologies, and molecular spectroscopy with computational data
    analyses for developing novel molecular infrared fingerprinting techniques to probe human health.

    For master students of Statistical Physics, Informatics, Physics, Biophysics or related.

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    BIRD Master

    We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of physicists, data scientists, biologists, and clinical experts, all working together to harness infrared spectroscopy for medical applications. By detecting subtle changes in the molecular composition of blood, we aim to capture and characterize early markers of health and disease (www.attoworld.de/bird; www.lasers4life.de).

    We invite highly motivated LMU students to join our team for a master’s thesis project. This opportunity focuses on applying machine learning and data analysis techniques to infrared spectroscopic data from human blood samples. The goal is to examine and advance infrared profiling for medical testing.

    Required qualifications:

    1. strong academic record;
    2. knowledge in statistics/machine learning/data analytics;
    3. knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python);
    4. knowledge in biophysics/physical chemistry;
    5. interest in bio-medical applications;
    6. analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

    Our group is based at the Research Center in Garching (Forschungszentrum Garching, Section Physics of LMU, Am Coulombwall 1, 85748 Garching), accessible by public transport.

    Contact:

    Dr. Mihaela Zigman
    mihaela.zigman@mpq.mpg.de

    Tarek Eissa
    tarek.eissa@physik.uni-muenchen.de.

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  • attosecond spectroscopy 2.0
    M.Sc. // spectral broadening and self-compression towards sub-cycle pulses

    This master's thesis project involves the characterization of spectral broadening and temporal compression of near-infrared pulses, from the 30-fs transform limit to sub-10 fs durations.

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    By exploring the nonlinear dynamics within various solid-state media, the project aims to gain insights into their behavior under high-intensity laser conditions and understand how these dynamics scale with pulse energy. Additionally, the project seeks to optimize the processes involved in spectral broadening, with a focus on achieving stability and optimizing output pulse duration. This research opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the field of laser physics, uncover fundamental aspects of spectral broadening, and pave the way for advancements in ultrafast laser applications.

    Only students enrolled at the LMU will be considered.

    Contact:
    Dr. Nicholas Karpowicz
    Email: nicholas.karpowicz@mpq.mpg.de

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