About your role:
* Design and implementation of laser-based studies of ultrafast processes in chiral matter, with emphasis on chiroptical observables
* Development of few-femtosecond light sources, including a high-repetition-rate VUV (< nm) source with variable polarisation
* Operation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced experimental instrumentation, including ultrafast laser systems and vacuum-based detection setups
* Development and integration of novel measurement techniques, including charged-particle detection schemes for photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD)
* Acquisition, processing, and analysis of experimental data, supported by numerical modeling and literature-driven contextualisation
* Preparation of scientific publications and technical reports
* Active participation in international conferences and workshops, including presentation of research results
* Execution of experimental campaigns at large-scale facilities (e.g., synchrotrons and free-electron lasers), including preparation and on-site coordination
* Contribution to the strategic development of the ERC project, including identification of new experimental directions and collaborations
* Engagement with international collaborators, including coordination of joint experimental campaigns and integration of complementary theoretical and experimental approaches
Good reasons to join:
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
About you:
* PhD in physics or a closely related field
* Ability to independently design and implement experimental approaches while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team
* Proven experience in nonlinear optics
* Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: hollow-core fibers, optical parametric amplifiers, high-power femtosecond laser systems
* Experience with ultra-high vacuum technologies, molecular sources, and charged-particle detection (electrons/ions)
* Background in molecular spectroscopy and experience in the analysis of electron and/or ion data
* Strong interest in instrumentation development
* Excellent track record of scientific publications, demonstrating strong scientific writing skills
* Excellent knowledge of English
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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 .
You can find further information here:
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße
Hamburg
Phone: + 8-2
Deadline for applications: ..6