Two Postdoc Positions for THz at PITZ

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Scientific / postdoctoral posts

26.05.2023

DESY-Zeuthen

The Photo-Injector Test facility at DESY in Zeuthen (PITZ, near Berlin) focuses on the development of high brightness electron sources for Free Electron Lasers (FELs) such as FLASH and the European XFEL as well as on applications of high brightness beams like the world’s first high-power THz SASE FEL and unique research capabilities for tumor radiotherapy and radiation biology.The positions are allocated to the optimization and exploration of the THz radiation generated by the THz SASE FEL at PITZ as well as the study of THz FEL seeding options. We are looking for postdocs with experimental and theoretical background in accelerators, who will join our team for the further development of the high-power tunable accelerator-based THz source for pump-probe experiments at the European XFEL in cooperation with local and international partners.

About your role:

• Work in one of the leading groups developing and testing photo injectors and their applications (with focus on the further development and optimization of the high-power tunable accelerator-based THz source at PITZ)
• Work in an international team of physicists and engineers
• Take responsibility in coordinating, performing, and analyzing the THz source related scientific program at PITZ
• Be in charge of simulation studies, data taking and analysis procedures, as well as diagnostics hardware components, e.g. THz diagnostics
• Develop innovative concepts, techniques and applications for PITZ and other accelerator facilities
• Join the accelerator operation

About you:

• Excellent university degree in physics or engineering with PhD or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge in accelerator physics and experience in accelerator techniques and beam dynamics
• Knowledge of SASE and seeded FEL theory, simulation skills in these areas, and experience in advanced THz diagnostics (e.g. single shot EOS) are advantageous
• Interest in and capability of guiding small teams of students, as well as working in close collaboration with engineers and technicians
• Good knowledge of English is required, knowledge of German is of advantage

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. 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. 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:

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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/

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