Recruitment Announcement: Ultrafast Electron Microscopy End-station of the Advanced Attosecond Laser Facility
The Attosecond Science Center is located in Dongguan, an important node city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, adjacent to the China Spallation Neutron Source. Focusing on the forefront of the cross-development of ultrafast science and materials science, and driven by their combination, it carries out research on a new generation of advanced ultrafast laser technology, ultrafast property measurement, and ultrafast science. The center aims to build a research highland for ultrafast science and technology characterized by ultrafast time-resolved materials science research.
The Advanced Attosecond Laser Facility is a national major scientific and technological infrastructure project during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, undertaken by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It layouts 10 beamlines and 22 application end-stations, among which 6 beamlines are constructed by the Institute of Physics (IOP), CAS in Dongguan. The construction of the facility officially started in Dongguan, Guangdong in January 2025, and is expected to be completed within 5 years. The ultrafast transmission electron microscopy (UTEM) end-station will combine attosecond lasers with transmission electron microscopes to develop a new generation of UTEM technology with higher spatiotemporal resolution. This will enable attosecond-level tracking, measurement, and manipulation of electron/atom motions, boosting frontier basic research in materials science in China. Due to work requirements, we are currently seeking outstanding talents.
1. Position
(Ultrafast Transmission Electron Microscopy End-station)
2. Qualifications
- Background in electron microscopy structural research or experience in ultrafast dynamics research. Ph.D. degree or above (Master's degree acceptable for Engineer position). Must have achieved impactful results and possess excellent hands-on experimental skills;
- Solid knowledge in solid-state physics, electron microscopy, or laser physics;
- Good interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills;
- Good English reading, communication, and writing skills.
3. Responsibilities
- Responsible for the equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning of the UTEM end-station at the Advanced Attosecond Laser Facility to meet design specifications;
- Conduct research on the ultrafast structural dynamics of condensed matter using ultrafast electron microscopy.
4. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive compensation and benefits with a dynamic salary growth mechanism. Excellent candidates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis;
- Employment Type: Labor contract signed with the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (contract-based management). Work location: Songshan Lake High-tech Zone, Dongguan, Guangdong Province;
- Housing: Transitional housing provided for staff, with commuter shuttle buses;
- Benefits: High-standard social insurance and housing provident fund ("Six Insurances and One Fund"), assistance with children's schooling, meal subsidies, annual health check-ups, free gym, casual cafe, holiday benefits, union activities, etc;
- Other: Qualified candidates can enjoy various talent policies of Guangdong Province and Dongguan City, such as housing subsidies and individual income tax preferences.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to the following emails: