ppOrganisation/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 /p h3Offer Description /h3 pWe 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. /p pTRILOGY 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. /p pThe 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. /p pProject title: Generation of chiral light in nano-devices for optical probes of chiral biomarkers (WP3) /p pThis PhD project focuses on the development of integrated photonic and waveguide–microfluidic devices for generating and controlling ultrafast structured chiral light. /p pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p pbDuties and responsibilities /b /p pThe selected candidate will: /p ul liDevelop and characterize ultrafast laser-based sources of structured chiral light /li liWork with femtosecond laser systems and high-order harmonic generation (HHG) setups /li liDesign and perform nonlinear optical and pump–probe experiments on chiral systems /li liContribute to the development of waveguide–microfluidic photonic devices for chiral sensing /li liAnalyze and interpret experimental data in collaboration with theoretical and experimental partners /li liParticipate in international secondments, workshops, and training activities within the TRILOGY network /li liDevelop transferable skills in scientific communication, project management, and interdisciplinary research /li /ul h3Where to apply /h3 pE-mail /p h3Requirements /h3 pResearch Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent /p pResearch Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent /p pSkills/Qualifications /p pEssential skills: /p ul liStrong background in ultrafast optics, laser physics,



or quantum/condensed matter physics /li liInterest in experimental photonics and spectroscopy /li liAbility to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment /li liGood written and spoken English /li liExperience with ultrafast laser systems or nonlinear optics /li liProgramming and data analysis skills /li liExperience in laboratory research /li /ul pSpecific Requirements /p ul liMobility rule compliance (MSCA eligibility) /li liMust not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment /li liWillingness to participate in international secondments and network training events /li /ul pLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /p pResearch Field Physics /p h3Additional Information /h3 ul liFully funded PhD position under MSCA Doctoral Network TRILOGY /li liEmployment at CNR-IFN within a leading European research consortium /li liAccess to state-of-the-art ultrafast laser and spectroscopy facilities /li liInternational secondments at academic and industrial partners /li liStructured training in ultrafast science, photonics, and transferable skills /li liCompetitive MSCA salary and benefits according to EU rules. If applicable, family, long-term leave and special needs allowances /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria /h3 ul liCandidates for the PhD positions must have a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science or equivalent by the time they commence the project. /li liMust not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment /li liAs 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. /li /ul pSelection process /p pAll 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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