For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 3 years | Start: 01.03.2026 | ID: MPO001/2025 | Deadline: 04.12.2025 | 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.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support THz related research and development on state-of-the-art accelerators at DESY. The Postdoc will be engaged in two projects. One will be focused on the development of THz and pump-probe acivities at the Relativistic Electron Gun for Atomic Exploration (REGAE). And another on the superradiant THz radiation generation (STERN) experiment at the European XFEL. Both projects will require the development of novel waveguides for coupling to relativistic electron beams. There will also be an emphasis on THz generation, transport and detection.
- Support development of THz related diagnostics and pump-probe activities at REGAE
- Develop novel diagnostics and THz based techniques and technologies at REGAE
- Support development of novel waveguides and THz transport in the STERN experiment at the European XFEL
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 (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 3 years
- PhD in Physics or equivalent degree
- Background in accelerator physics
- A strong experimental background with THz including generation and detection (especially EOS)
- Good understanding of THz transport
- English at a professional scientific level
- Background with coding in Python, experience with simulation codes like ASTRA, CST, ECHO
For further information please contact Francois Lemery at +49 40 8998-5477, francois.lemery@desy.de.
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
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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
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Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 05.12.2025