For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 2 + 1 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSDO014/2025 | Deadline: 24.06.2025 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
The Advanced Multilayer X-ray Optics group at CFEL is one of the leading research groups developing novel X-ray lenses, also known as multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs). We are now making the highest resolution X-ray lenses in the world, which bring new exciting opportunities for X-ray microscopy but also new challenges to measure their focusing properties. There is an opportunity for a motivated PhD candidate to join our team and be part of these exciting developments.
- Develop and test novel MLL designs
- Integrate them in novel settings
- Develop new metrologies using lab sources and synchrotrons
- Develop and apply techniques to characterize and improve X-ray lenses
- Benchmark high numerical aperture MLLs against other X-ray optics at the synchrotron source
- Collaborate on using them for imaging different samples
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 2 + 1 years
- Master in physics or a related field
- Strong interest in X-ray optics, instrumentation and metrology
- Good experimental and programming skills
- Python programming skills would be advantageous
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
For further information please contact Dr. Saša Bajt at +49 40 8998-9-2082 (sasa.bajt@desy.de).
DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Hamburg. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University of Hamburg.
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and two letters of references) via our application portal. Please use our online tool for the submission of the letters of reference:Additional application documents
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 25.06.2025
