Scientist as postdoctoral researcher in plasma source development

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: MMA015/2023 | Deadline: until position is filled | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible

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.

Particle accelerators based on novel plasma technology are promising to positively disrupt a multitude of accelerator-based applications in the health sector, industry, and fundamental research. Given their high-potential for impact in society at-large, plasma accelerators form a cornerstone of the DESY accelerator research and development strategy. This advanced accelerator concept leverages extreme fields in the GV/m-range, which exceed those achievable with traditional radiofrequency accelerators by orders of magnitude. As a consequence, plasma-based particle accelerators are the key to the miniaturization of today's large-scale accelerator installations and to the future deployment of compact, mobile systems. DESY advances all facets of beam- and laser-driven plasma accelerators with a focus on programmatic R&D toward high-average-power, stable beams and developing frontier technologies to deliver on the potential of plasma-based particle acceleration. The Plasma Accelerator Group (MPA) invites candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position to work on laser-driven plasma acceleration experiments at DESY. This role will focus on the development of key technologies related to plasma sources operating in the multi-GeV range e.g. optical shaping of plasma waveguides, controlled injection, development of novel diagnostics for lasers, plasmas and electrons. The successful candidate will be part of the Plasma Accelerator Group and will work closely with group members and external collaborators.