About the position
Work group:MXL
Area of research:Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:09.11.2026
Job description:DESY
The European XFEL is one of the world's leading free-electron laser facilities and provides intense X-ray pulses with durations down to the attosecond regime. A dedicated strategy program has been established to further develop and exploit these ultrashort pulses, including through recruitment of new expertise. The positions focus on advancing existing techniques for short-pulse generation in terms of power, pulse duration and stability and both the hard and soft x-rays. Key areas of research include: - Independent control of transverse and longitudinal dispersion - Development of advanced pulse-shaping techniques - Advancing the use of existing longitudinal diagnostics for short-pulse characterization
About your role:
- Conduct simulations and eventual experiments towards short pulse production at the EuXFEL
- Actively support other attosecond generation activities
- Communicate results and insights through presentations, reports and publications
- Encouraged to develop and pursue their own ideas
- Contribute to the reliable daily operation of the facility as an operator
About you:
- PhD in physics or related field with a background in accelerator or FEL physics
- Experience with relevant FEL simulation codes
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in an interdisciplinary team
- Good command of English, German is beneficial
- Experience in attosecond pulse generation
- Practical experience in the FEL field
- Experience in cathode shaping, fresh-slice or laser beam modulation
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our staff are central to us, with gender equality forming a key part of this commitment. 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. The pay grade for this position depends on the candidate’s qualifications and assigned duties, up to the above-mentioned remuneration group, in accordance with TV-AVH regulations and the TVöD Bund salary table. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-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: https://www.desy.de/career/Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESYPersonalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 HamburgPhone: +49 40 8998-3392This 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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