About your role:
* Development of kW-level femtosecond-laser systems to drive new generation laser-plasma accelerators
* Evaluation and implementation of an integrative pump-laser architecture
* Designing novel concepts for laser-cooling using simulations and experiments
* Implement passive and fast-active stabilisation
* Operate a TW class laser and participate in laser-plasma experiments
* Documentation, reporting and publication of the scientific results
* Supervision of students and mutual support with the other teams of 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 at both locations.
Limited: 2 years
About you:
* Ph.D. in physics or laser physics or equivalent qualification
* Experiences with developing high-power solid-state lasers
* In-depth knowledge of non-linear optics and pulse propagation at high peak intensities is of great advantage
* Comprehensive experiences with laser instrumentation and hardware is essential
* Experience with common scientific software (e.g., CAD, Python, Matlab, Zemax)
* Motivated and talented with a strong preference for team work
* Very good written and spoken English skills, German skills are considered a bonus
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: ..5