Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) for attosecond generation

European XFEL; Schenefeld; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly environment

Flexible working hours

30 days paid vacation

Relocation benefits

English as company language

Training opportunities

Sports membership

Company restaurant with discounts

Mental health support

Public transport Deutschlandticket

Pension scheme

Job summary

European XFEL's FEL Physics Group invites candidates to join the Attosecond strategy program and work on the AttoSASE project, delivering attosecond pulses in soft and hard x-ray ranges. The role involves co-leading the R&D work package and collaborating across SASE facilities.

You'll contribute to simulation studies, performance analysis, and development of operational improvements in an international, multicultural environment with strong relocation and training support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D on FEL or Accelerator physics
• Knowledge of FEL Physics
• FEL simulations experience
• FEL attosecond pulse generation experience will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform simulation studies of shaping radiation properties along the attosecond pulse
• Study improvements of peak power and duration of the attosecond pulse
• Explore other schemes such as super radiant pulse generation
• Analyze performance and operational improvements with colleagues at SASE2/SASE3

Skills

FEL physics knowledge

FEL simulations

Attosecond pulse generation

International collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in FEL or Accelerator Physics

Job description

For our FEL Physics group we are looking for an

The successful candidate will join the European XFEL FEL Physics Group to work on the AttoSASE project within the Attosecond strategy program at the European XFEL. Generation of attosecond pulses at SASE3 and SASE2 both in the soft and hard x-ray ranges has been demonstrated. The project involves improving reliability of the delivery and extending generation capabilities. The successful candidate will co-lead the R&D work package of the project together with a colleague hired by DESY for the same purpose. They will jointly fulfill the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Simulation studies of shaping radiation properties along the attosecond pulse
• Simulation studies on further improvement of peak power and duration of the attosecond pulse
• Study of other schemes such as super radiant pulse generation
• Analysis (at SASE 2 and SASE3, together with acceleration operations, photon diagnostics and experiments) of the performance (including the ultimate duration of the pulses), user friendliness of the present scheme(s), and development of operational improvements

• Ph.D on FEL or Accelerator physics
• Knowledge of FEL Physics
• FEL simulations experience
• FEL attosecond puls generation at FELs will be considered an important asset

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Work-life balance & flexibility

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

Compensation & long-term security

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Monthly gross salary range: min. 13/1 with 4.901,11€ - max. 13/6 with 7.025,87€, the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, see current tariff table
• In addition, a scientific allowance is granted
• Depending on the pay group, an annual special payment of 75% of one month’s salary is granted
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

Support from day one

• Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

Learning, wellbeing & community

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform