Post-doc: Checking moLecular dynamics simUlations of fs-laser peening with a free Electron laser
Expected start date: September-October 2026
Expected duration: 18 months
Salary: ~4400 € gross/month
We are currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher in molecular dynamics (MD) computational modeling of ultrashort laser-matter interactions to uncover non-equilibrium dynamic response of metal targets under extreme pressure, compression and tensile conditions.
The postdoctoral fellow will join our computational research team PREDICT to perform multi-scale TTM-MD atomistic simulations at the Laboratoire Hubert Curien, Saint-Etienne, France and collaborate closely with Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg, Germany and the Georges Friedel Laboratory in Saint-Etienne, France to analyze and to interpret the experimental data of laser-induced pressure wave dynamics in-situ probed by X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) in metal targets.
Prerequisites:
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science,
- solid background in laser-solid interactions and thermodynamics,
- strong expertise & publication record in molecular dynamics.
Download the detailed offer here
Interested candidates should send:
- An updated CV with the detailed education background, work experience, professional skills and a full list of peer-reviewed publications with references,
- An optional short motivation letter
- 3 professional/academic references,
to:
- Prof. Andras Borbely (LGF, MINES Saint-Etienne) borbely @ emse.fr
- Dr. Anton Rudenko (LabHC, CNRS) anton.rudenko @ univ-st-etienne.fr
- Prof. Jean-Philippe Colombier (LabHC, UJM) jean.philippe.colombier @ univ-st-etienne.fr
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Anton Rudenko by email for further information.