Postdoctoral researcher

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support THz related research on state-of-the-art accelerators. The role involves engaging in projects focused on THz generation and diagnostics at the Relativistic Electron Gun for Atomic Exploration and superradiant THz radiation experiments. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics, a solid experimental background in THz technologies, and coding experience in Python. The position offers a flexible working environment and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly atmosphere

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Health management and occupational pension provision

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in Physics or equivalent.
• Strong experimental background with THz technologies.
• Good understanding of THz transport systems.

Aufgaben

• Support development of THz related diagnostics at REGAE.
• Develop novel diagnostics and THz techniques.
• Support development of waveguides for THz transport at the STERN experiment.

Kenntnisse

Experimental background with THz including generation and detection

Good understanding of THz transport

Background in accelerator physics

Coding in Python

Experience with simulation codes (ASTRA, CST, ECHO)

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics or equivalent degree

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) / Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Germany
Application Deadline: 4 Dec 2025 - 23:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Other Offer
Starting Date: 26 Nov 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

MXL

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support THz related research and development on state-of-the-art accelerators at DESY. The Postdoc will be engaged in two projects. One will be focused on the development of THz and pump‑probe activities at the Relativistic Electron Gun for Atomic Exploration (REGAE). Another will focus on superradiant THz radiation generation (STERN) experiment at the European XFEL. Both projects will require the development of novel waveguides for coupling to relativistic electron beams, with an emphasis on THz generation, transport and detection.

About your role:

• Support development of THz related diagnostics and pump‑probe activities at REGAE
• Develop novel diagnostics and THz based techniques and technologies at REGAE
• Support development of novel waveguides and THz transport in the STERN experiment at the European XFEL

About you:

• PhD in Physics or equivalent degree
• Background in accelerator physics
• A strong experimental background with THz including generation and detection (especially EOS)
• Good understanding of THz transport
• English at a professional scientific level
• Background with coding in Python, experience with simulation codes like ASTRA, CST, ECHO

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 50%). 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.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal: Applynow. 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: www.desy.de/career/