For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSDO012/2024 | Deadline: 29.05.2024 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 3000 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.
In the framework of the HIBEF consortium, our team develops and operates a platform for the study of matter at extreme pressures, temperatures, and strain rates at the HED instrument at European XFEL enabling unprecedented experiments. We are employing diamond anvil cells to generate pressures ranging from atmospheric conditions to multiple megabars. In combination with pulsed IR-laser and X-ray heating we can cover temperatures from ambient to several electron volts. Our approach spans various compression rates, bridging static experiments with dynamic pressure cells driven by piezoelectric actuators extending to laser shock experiments.
A PhD position is available for the development of pair distribution analysis for liquids under extreme conditions.
- Develop script based code for detector calibration and data analysis
- Sample/target design and preparation for extreme conditions experiments
- Perform and participate in experimental campaigns at European XFEL and other facilities
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. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). 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 at both locations.
Limited: 3 years
- Master or equivalent degree in Physics, Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Material Sciences, or a related field
- Strong motivation to perform in experimental work
- Previous experience in high pressure techniques and X-ray methods is an advantage
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Matlab is highly desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Willingness and availability to travel
For further information please contact Dr. C. Strohm (cornelius.strohm@desy.de) and Jun. Prof. C. Prescher (clemens.prescher@geomat.uni-freiburg.de)
DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly. For this project we collaborate with JProf. C. Prescher and the University of Freiburg. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University of Freiburg. PhD students receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment of the remuneration group 13 TVöD (Federal Government).
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: 30.05.2024
