DESY-Fellowships in Photon Science

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking: DESY-Fellowships in Photon Science Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2 + 1 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSFE001/2026 | Deadline: open | 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. The brilliant synchrotron source PETRA III as well as the intense free-electron laser FLASH and our inhouse research groups at DESY CFEL offer a broad range of research opportunities, ranging from life science to the study of fundamental physical processes in various areas.

DESY offers several career opportunities also in the enabling technologies like detector or laser physics and development. About

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Fellows are invited to take an active role in one of the experimental or theoretical areas of research at DESYs Photon Science. Condensed matter physics Atoms, Molecules and Optics Laser physics Detector development Structural Chemistry Structural Biology Good reasons to join: Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our staff are central to us, with gender equality forming a key part of this commitment.

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. The pay grade for this position depends on the candidate’s qualifications and assigned duties, up to the above-mentioned remuneration group, in accordance with TV-AVH regulations and the TVöD Bund salary table.

DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations. Limited: 2 + 1 years About you: PhD in science: Doctorate must be completed before starting the fellowship, but must not be older than 5 years Experience in experimental or theoretical science in one of the areas of the DESY photon science division Do not hesitate to contact us at DESY Photon Science to get additional information on the current research activities.

Further information is available here: http://www.desy.de/FellowFS DESY-Fellowships are awarded for a duration of 2 years with the possibility of prolongation by one additional year. Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation and research interests, CV, list of publications, relevant certificates and three letters of references) via our application portal. Please use our online tool for the submission of the letters of reference: Additional application documents We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal: Apply now DESY promotes equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion . We therefore welcome applications from people of all dimensions of 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 and those with equivalent status 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: 01.01.2027