Postdoc Position at MSU in Ultrafast Science

Overview

Job Title: Postdoc Position at MSU in Ultrafast Science

Job Number: 115983

Location: Okemos, US

Job Description

The Harel Group at Michigan State University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the development and application of ultrafast acoustic spectroscopy and imaging for probing the mechanical and dynamical properties of biological and nanoscale systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ultrafast spectroscopy, time-resolved optical microscopy, or related techniques, with a demonstrated interest in biophysics and quantitative analysis of complex biological materials.

The project focuses on single-particle and single-virion measurements, combining femtosecond pump–probe methods, wide-field imaging, and advanced statistical and computational analysis to elucidate structure–function relationships in biological systems.

Candidates are expected to have experience in experimental optics, data analysis, and independent research, and will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications and interdisciplinary collaborations at the interface of chemical physics, materials science, and biological physics.

Interested candidates should contact Elad Harel with a CV and brief statement of research interests.

Final date to receive applications:

• Develop and apply ultrafast acoustic spectroscopy and imaging techniques for probing mechanical and dynamical properties of biological and nanoscale systems.
• Perform ultrafast spectroscopy, time-resolved optical microscopy, and related experiments; contribute to experimental design and execution.
• Analyze data using advanced statistical and computational methods; interpret structure–function relationships.
• Work on single-particle and single-virion measurements, combining femtosecond pump–probe methods with wide-field imaging.
• Contribute to high-impact publications and interdisciplinary collaborations across chemical physics, materials science, and biological physics.

• Strong background in ultrafast spectroscopy, time-resolved optical microscopy, or related techniques.
• Demonstrated interest in biophysics and quantitative analysis of complex biological materials.
• Experience in experimental optics, data analysis, and independent research.
• Ability to contribute to collaborative research and publications.

Interested candidates should contact Elad Harel with a CV and a brief statement of research interests. More details about research projects in the group can be found on the group website.