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Postdoctoral Fellow in Ultrafast Optics/Statistical Physics

Harvard University

Harvard University

USD 67,600-80k / year
Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Ultrafast Optics/Statistical Physics
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Rowland Institute at Harvard
Position Description
The nature of equilibrium fluctuatiuons of ions, atoms and electrons on their native pico-attosecond timescale determine their dissipative properties and ultimately the limitations on device effeciencies. We are building an experimental system to probe these fluctuations in real time. We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates who are interested in this problem and who are equipped with the tools to address the challenges surrounding building such an experimental toolkit; from the ultrafast optics to the spatial resolution and statistical data analysis.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering or any field with relevant skillsets will be considered. Currently, expertise in digital signal processing, nonlinear optics, local probe microscopy (STM), statistical physics and on-the-fly high throughput programming are sought out, but this list is not exhaustive.
Additional Qualifications
Additional considerations will be given to candidates with a strong grasp of mathematics and also who have previously built experimental setups.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Arjun Ashoka
The Rowland Institute at Harvard
60 Oxford Street, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email arjunashoka@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$67,600 – $80,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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  1. Curriculum Vitae
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