For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 2 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: MMA038/2021 | Deadline: 07.07.2021 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with its more than 2700 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.
Accelerator research at DESY is being sustainably expanded within the framework of the Helmholtz ARD programme, which focuses on the establishment and coordination of research for future accelerators throughout Germany. DESY concentrates on conventional and plasma-based electron accelerators with applications in health, photon science, and particle physics. In this context, we are searching for a scientist with a strong background in laser-plasma acceleration and secondary radiation sources to work on developing the PLASMED X all-optical X-ray source for industrial and medical applications
- Development of the X-ray source, with focus on increasing photon number and reducing bandwidth
- Development and implementation of novel X-ray diagnostics
- Cooperation and collaboration with scientists performing imaging experiments
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.
Limited: 2 years
- PhD in Physics or equal qualifications
- Several years of experience in the field of experimental high-intensity laser-plasma physics
- Experience with particle-in-cell modelling
- Extensive experience in X-ray generation and detection methods
- Interest in machine learning and optimisation techniques
For further information please contact Kristjan Poder at +49 40 8998-4992, kristjan.poder@desy.de.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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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.
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: 07.07.2021
