About your role:
* Prepare and conduct scientific experiments at various radiation sources
* Develop and apply techniques to characterize and improve X-ray lenses (MLLs)
* Explore feasibility of MLLs for various experiments and for their increased use at lab, synchrotron and XFEL sources
* Communicate findings via publications and presentations, and form connections with facilities and laboratories
* Mentor students in the group
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, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to %). 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, applied physics or a related field
* Sound knowledge of Fourier optics, X-ray physics, and metrology
* Experience in experimental methods or development of instrumentation
* Experience with synchrotron and XFEL experiments is an advantage
* Good programming skills, especially Python
* Proficient in English and in writing scientific articles
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* High self-motivation and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
* Interested in exploring prospects of new technologies
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