For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 2 years with the option of permanent employment | Start: 01.04.2026 | ID: MMA010/2026 | Deadline: 12.03.2026 | 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.
DESY operates the world's brightest storage-ring-based hard X-ray radiation source PETRA Ill which offers scientists outstanding opportunities for experiments with X-rays of exceptionally high brilliance since 2009. In order to keep up with increasing demand for high brightness, DESY is currently undertaking to develop a diffraction-limited light source PETRA IV. The appropriate preparatory work has to be done over the next few years which will include a very challenging design of beam diagnostics and instrumentation. The MDI (Machine, Diagnostics and Instrumentation) group is responsible for development and conception of electronical, mechanical, and (electro-) optical monitors which are used for the observation of particle beams with differing characteristics at the DESY accelerator facilities. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV
- Conceptual design of transverse beam profile monitors which allow to resolve beam profiles in the order of a few micrometers
- Design of diagnostic beamlines for synchrotron radiation in the visible and X-ray spectral region
- Development of modern beam diagnostic instrumentation for the DESY accelerators
- Planning and running of experiments for longitudinal and transverse beam diagnostics
- Leading of a development team
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 and variable part-time. 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 years with the option of permanent employment
- Master's degree or PhD in physics or equivalent qualification, skills and experiences
- Several years of experience in accelerator physics and beam diagnostics, preferably in the field of beam profile measurements and radiation physics
- Good knowledge in the field of optics (Zemax OpticStudio, SRW), mechanics, and detector technology
- Experience with scientific software such as python and Matlab is desirable
- Experience in leading a team
- Ability to communicate research results effectively, in English and German both orally and in writing, within the team and at international conferences
For further information please contact Gero Kube at +49 40 8998 3077, gero.kube@desy.de
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
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 (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: 13.03.2026
