PhD Position in Ultrafast Photonics and Chiral Light Generation (MSCA-DN TRILOGY)

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Organisation/Company CNR Department IFN Research Field Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network TRILOGY, an international training programme in ultrafast science, attosecond physics, and photonics.

TRILOGY trains 14 doctoral candidates across leading European universities, research institutes, and industrial partners. The programme provides an interdisciplinary research environment combining advanced experimental research, theoretical collaboration, international secondments, and structured training in transferable skills. The candidate will be enrolled in a recognized PhD programme and supervised by internationally leading researchers.

The TRILOGY network focuses on ultrafast chirality and attosecond electron dynamics, aiming to develop new methods for probing and controlling chiral light–matter interactions with applications in photonics, biosensing, and materials science.

Project title: Generation of chiral light in nano-devices for optical probes of chiral biomarkers (WP3)

This PhD project focuses on the development of integrated photonic and waveguide–microfluidic devices for generating and controlling ultrafast structured chiral light.

The goal is to enable sensitive all-optical detection of chiral molecules and biomarkers using nonlinear optical spectroscopy. The research combines ultrafast laser physics,



nanophotonic device development, and high-order harmonic generation/XUV spectroscopy.

The project is part of Work Package 3 of TRILOGY, which aims to develop compact platforms for ultrafast chiral sensing using structured light in free-space and integrated optical systems.

Duties and responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

- Develop and characterize ultrafast laser-based sources of structured chiral light
- Work with femtosecond laser systems and high-order harmonic generation (HHG) setups
- Design and perform nonlinear optical and pump–probe experiments on chiral systems
- Contribute to the development of waveguide–microfluidic photonic devices for chiral sensing
- Analyze and interpret experimental data in collaboration with theoretical and experimental partners
- Participate in international secondments, workshops, and training activities within the TRILOGY network
- Develop transferable skills in scientific communication, project management, and interdisciplinary research

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Essential skills:

- Strong background in ultrafast optics, laser physics, or quantum/condensed matter physics
- Interest in experimental photonics and spectroscopy




- Ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment
- Good written and spoken English
- Experience with ultrafast laser systems or nonlinear optics
- Programming and data analysis skills
- Experience in laboratory research

Specific Requirements

- Mobility rule compliance (MSCA eligibility)
- Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment
- Willingness to participate in international secondments and network training events

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Physics

Additional Information

- Fully funded PhD position under MSCA Doctoral Network TRILOGY
- Employment at CNR-IFN within a leading European research consortium
- Access to state-of-the-art ultrafast laser and spectroscopy facilities
- International secondments at academic and industrial partners
- Structured training in ultrafast science, photonics, and transferable skills
- Competitive MSCA salary and benefits according to EU rules. If applicable, family, long-term leave and special needs allowances

Eligibility criteria

- Candidates for the PhD positions must have a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science or equivalent by the time they commence the project.
- Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment
- As for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions mobility rule, to be hired you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

Selection process

All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, nationality, religion or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be pre-selected based on their application and invited for an interview for further assessment.

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