PhD: Ultracold Electron Beams for Time-Resolved Crystallography

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (ABP)

4-year fixed-term contract

On-campus facilities & training

Open access to TU/e sports/fitness

Abundant flexible benefits

Job summary

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a four-year, fixed-term position to develop a pulsed electron source for time-resolved protein crystallography. You will build on two decades of experience in photo-ionization of laser-cooled atoms and push transverse coherence and brightness toward a world-leading instrument.

You will join the Coherence and Quantum Technology group in the Department of Applied Physics, collaborating with technicians, a PhD student, a PostDoc

Qualifications

• MSc in Applied Physics, Engineering Physics or Mechatronics with strong physics.
• Able to work in a team and communicate across fields.
• Initiative and ability to organize workload.
• Affinity with the project goal and two listed technical areas.
• Proficient in English (C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of a unique instrument for time-resolved crystallography.
• Collaborate with technicians, a PhD student, a PostDoc and the PI.
• Contribute to time-resolved crystallography experiments on photo-active proteins.
• Engage with the international research network within TU/e.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Project affinity

Fluent English (C1)

Mechanical design

Optical design

Complex optical setups

Cold atoms

High vacuum

High voltage

Education

MSc in Applied Physics or Engineering Physics

Job description

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a four-year, fixed-term position to develop a pulsed electron source for time-resolved protein crystallography. You will build on two decades of experience in photo-ionization of laser-cooled atoms and push transverse coherence and brightness toward a world-leading instrument.

You will join the Coherence and Quantum Technology group in the Department of Applied Physics, collaborating with technicians, a PhD student, a PostDoc