Postdoctoral Researcher in Laser Plasma Acceleration

18 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Other

Offer Starting Date

16 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Work group:

MLS

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

16.02.2024

Job description:

DESY

Plasma accelerators are poised to trigger a revolution in accelerator science. DESY is committed to exploiting the full potential of this cutting-edge technology developing state-of-the-art plasma accelerators for a range of demanding research applications: from compact FEL drivers to energy-efficient synchrotron injectors; from linac energy boosters to plasma-based colliders. DESY is also committed to developing advanced plasma accelerator technology for a wide range of medical and industrial applications. Experimental facilities include the state-of-the-art laser driver KALDERA, the advanced beam-driven facility FLASH Forward, and a host of ancillary research and development laboratories. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our vibrant, ambitious and international team. The successful applicant will work on laser-driven plasma acceleration experiments at DESY, with the role focusing on the development of key technologies for multi-GeV plasma accelerators e.g. optical shaping of plasma waveguides, controlled injection, development of novel diagnostics for lasers, plasmas and electrons. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team with expertise across a broad range of topics within laser, plasma and accelerator physics and to get involved in unique and novel experiments.

About your role:

• Design and execute experiments at DESY in the field of laser plasma acceleration
• Develop novel plasma source technology for multi-GeV electron acceleration
• Record, analyse and document results for communication through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences and workshops
• Contribute to the supervision of students and work closely with other members of the plasma accelerator community at DESY and with external collaborators

About you:

• PhD in physics or equivalent qualification
• Background in the field of experimental laser-plasma physics
• Experience with the operation of high-power femtosecond lasers
• Experience with the use of plasma waveguides is preferred
• Working proficiency with a standard scientific programming language (Python/Matlab/C++ etc.)
• Ability to both work independently and to work as part of a 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, 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 at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

Apply now 

DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

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Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=235565

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Country

Germany

City

Hamburg

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=235565

Contact

City

Hamburg

Website

https://www.desy.de

Street

Notkestraße 85

Postal Code

22607

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+49 40 8998-0

Fax

+49 40 8998-3282

STATUS: EXPIRED