Scientist in Ultrafast Spectroscopy (f/m/d)

European XFEL; Schenefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research facility in Germany is looking for candidates with a PhD in physics to develop new optical systems for time-resolved experiments. The role offers a flexible working environment, 30 days of vacation, and extensive training opportunities. Knowledge of femtosecond optical lasers and programming is essential. Join an international team committed to scientific progress.

Leistungen

Family friendly working environment

Flexible working times

30 days of vacation

Extensive relocation benefits

Generous company pension scheme

Monthly social events

Subsidized company restaurant

Partially financed job-tickets

Extensive training opportunities

Free access to mental health platform

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physics or an equivalent academic degree.
• Proven experience with femtosecond optical lasers including dispersion management and optical design.
• Experience with pump-probe experiments on gas phase targets.

Aufgaben

• Active participation in the broad science program at the SQS instrument.
• Development of new optical systems for cutting-edge time-resolved experiments.
• Support and consultation to instrument users for their experimental campaign.

Kenntnisse

Femtosecond optical lasers

Dispersion management

Optical design

Programming languages (Matlab, C++, Python)

Ausbildung

PhD in physics or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• active participation in the broad science program at the SQS instrument
• development of new optical systems for cutting-edge time-resolved experiments at the shortest (few femtosecond to attosecond) timescales
• integration and improvement of the current optical systems for time-resolved multi-wavelength pump-probe experiments, especially the extension towards the UV-VUV wavelength regime
• development of individual research activities at the European XFEL
• support and consultation to instrument users for their experimental campaign

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or an equivalent academic degree
• proven experience with femtosecond optical lasers including dispersion management and optical design
• experience with pump-probe experiments on gas phase targets
• practical knowledge of UHV technologies and/or practical experience at large scale facility (e.g. SR, FEL) would be an asset
• knowledge of programming languages, Matlab, C++ or Python

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.

Salary and benefits

• family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• Easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your wellbeing

Our company language is English.