PhD Student (f/m/d) Simulations and Development of new Ultrafast Electron Diffraction Instrument

TN Germany; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Dresden is offering a PhD project focused on the development of a novel ultrafast electron diffraction instrument. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, collaborating with international experts while working on simulations and instrument design.

Leistungen

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Health management programs

Qualifikationen

• Master/Diploma in physics, engineering, or materials science required.
• Interest in electron-matter interactions is essential.

Aufgaben

• Develop MeV-UED methods and instrumentation.
• Perform simulations of electron-matter interactions.
• Assist in designing and constructing the experimental station.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Communication

Team-oriented

Ausbildung

Master/Diploma in physics

Master/Diploma in engineering

Master/Diploma in materials science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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PhD Student (f/m/d) Simulations and Development of new Ultrafast Electron Diffraction Instrument, Dresden

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is a leading research institution dedicated to addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge research in ENERGY, HEALTH, and MATTER. With approximately 1,500 employees from over 70 nations, the institute focuses on materials science, ion beam physics, and radiation physics.

Job Description

The Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research is exploring materials for future information technology applications, while the Institute of Radiation Physics studies matter under extreme conditions. A new ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) technique has emerged as a powerful tool for studying ultrafast phase transitions and exotic states of matter. We are developing a novel UED instrument operating at MeV energies, which will enable groundbreaking experiments on correlated and quantum phases of matter.

We are offering a PhD project to design this innovative UED instrument. The successful candidate will:

• Work at a world-class international facility on developing MeV-UED methods and instrumentation
• Adapt x-ray diffraction analysis codes for electron diffraction images
• Perform simulations of electron-matter interactions and develop detection schemes
• Assist in designing and constructing the experimental station
• Collaborate with other facilities in the electron diffraction field

Your Profile

• Master/Diploma in physics, engineering, materials science, or related fields
• Interest or knowledge in electron-matter interactions
• Basic understanding of accelerator science
• Strong social and communication skills, team-oriented
• Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar
• Good English skills; German language skills are a plus but not required

Our Offer

• International, diverse research environment
• Opportunities for professional networking and excellence in research
• Structured PhD program with training and networking
• Salary and benefits according to public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund), including 30 days holiday and pension scheme
• Flexible working hours, part-time options, and mobile work to promote work-life balance
• Health management programs and employee discounts
• Support for the