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PhD student – Strong-field THz generation

Employer
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Location
Hamburg (DE)
Salary
TV-AVH
Closing date
Jun 6, 2021

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

PhD student – Strong-field THz generation

Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSDO019/2021 | Deadline: 14.06.2021 | Part-time

DESY, with its 2700 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The Ultrafast Optics and X-rays Group (https://ufox.cfel.de/) has as its mission the design, fabrication and test of cutting-edge ultrafast optical technologies that may serve advanced accelerators and light sources. The focus is on development of new electron and photon sources at the frontiers of ultrafast science for probing material on atomic spatial and temporal scales. The program includes high-average power and energy lasers, coherent synthesis of sub-cycle optical pulses for controlled attosecond pulse generation, millijoule-scale THz pulses to power accelerators and table-top electron and X-ray sources. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary, international team and benefit from a uniquely stimulating research environment. We are looking for a PhD student.

About the role:

  • Develop cutting-edge, tens-of-mJ, high-field terahertz radiation sources for powering revolutionary electron accelerators
  • Design and implement techniques for optical to multicycle THz conversion
  • Operate and maintain Joule-class drivers
  • Collaborate in THz-driven electron acceleration experiments

To be successful in this role:

  • Master degree (in exceptional cases also Bachelor degree) in physics or electrical engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in ultrafast and nonlinear optics, preferably THz generation
  • Experience with cryogenics, fiber-optics and device-control software
  • Ability to conduct independent research while contributing to team projects
  • Communication skills and team spirit
  • High motivation with strong interest to work on disruptive technologies

Good reasons to join:

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. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmo­sphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our compre­hensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration according to the collective labour agreement (TV-AVH).

For further information please contact Prof. Franz Kärtner at +49 40 8998-6350 (franz.kaertner@desy.de).

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 DESY
Human Resources Department | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392

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