Position Description
Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical physics, with emphasis in quantum optics, quantum light engineering/detection/characterization, ultarshort light pulses and data analysis/processing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physics
- Master degree in physics
- English
Desirable Qualifications
- Research experience in laser technology, wave optics and short laser pulse technology, quantum optics, photon detection and characterization, data analysis/processing
- Scientific publications relevant to the position description
- Computational skills (Python, Matlab, Mathematica)
Application Procedure
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description
-Certificate for enrollment in a PhD program
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection
Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column
Appointment Duration
12Position Description
The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), in the framework of the project CO2toO2 of Sub-Action 2, TΑ1 "Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Environment and Energy" of the Proclamation "Funding of Basic Research (Horizontal support of all Sciences), National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Greece 2.0), funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) and the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) under Grant CO2toO2 Nr.:015922, is seeking to recruit one post-doctoral researcher.
Position Description
Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical physics, laser technology, non-linear optics, high harmonic generation, ultrafast science.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in physics and PhD degree in AMO physics
- Research experience in laser technology, photon detection and characterization, data analysis/processing, light interaction with atomic ensembles
- Scientific publications relevant to the position description
Desirable Qualifications
- Computational skills (Python, Matlab, Mathematica)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr P. Tzallas (ptzallas@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Appointment Duration
3
Position Description
The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology
Hellas (IESL -FORTH), in the framework of the project MULTICOOL(Hybrid, multifunctional cooling metamaterials for next-generation high-efficiency solar cells) is seeking to recruit one (1) post-doc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor in Physics
- Master in Physics
- PhD in Physics
- Good knowledge of English
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in the theoretical and numerical study of electromagnetic wave propagation in complex systems
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. Kafesaki Maria ( kafesaki@iesl.forth.gr ).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Appointment Duration
3To: 27/08/2025 14:00
The accurate prediction of optical and excitonic properties in low-dimensional materials presents a unique set of theoretical and computational challenges—particularly when dealing with the competing electronic characteristics of semiconducting and metallic systems. In this talk, I present a set of diverse, yet interconnected studies conducted using first-principles calculations within the framework of Many-Body Perturbation Theory (MBPT).
For semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), we investigate the influence of external electric fields and strain on the excitonic landscape in bilayer WSe₂. We reveal how stacking-dependent interlayer hybridization governs nonlinear Stark shifts and spectral symmetry-breaking, explaining recent experimental anomalies. In Janus-based TMD heterostructures, we demonstrate how intrinsic dipolar fields modify band alignments and enhance phonon-mediated generation of interlayer excitons, highlighting the role of exciton–phonon coupling in carrier separation.
Turning to metallic layered systems, we address the longstanding challenge of optical characterization in MXenes. By carefully incorporating intraband transitions, we show that while GW corrections significantly alter the band structure, sometimes even producing pseudo-gapped features, excitonic effects remain minimal, validating the use of the independent particle approximation (IPA) for optical property prediction in this class. Finally, in vanadium dioxide (VO₂), a temperature-driven phase transition material, we capture both the strong excitonic effects in the insulating monoclinic phase and the reliable RPA-level response in the metallic rutile phase, achieving excellent agreement with experimental spectra across regimes.
Drawing on these results, I will reflect on the advantages, limitations, and subtleties encountered in our extensive experience applying first principles level Many Body Perturbation theory across this broad materials landscape—illustrating what makes computational many-body theory both fruitful and, at times, challenging.
This project receives funding in the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Research Programme under Grant Agreement Number 818087.
Position Description
Evaluation of sensing elements under breath related VOCs.
Required Qualifications
- BSc degree in Physics or Materials Science
- Msc degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Experience in the position topic
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr Emmanuel Stratakis (stratak@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
- Certificate for enrollment in a PhD program
