Beamline Scientist for P02.2

Organisation/Company Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Jul 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 5 Jun 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

FS-PETRA-D/P02.2

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

05.06.2025

DESY

Serving for the high impact synchrotron radiation applications, the 3rd generation source PETRA III is available since 2009 as one of the most brilliant hard X-ray sources worldwide. Beamline P02.2 is dedicated to extreme conditions research and in particular is focused on studies of polycrystalline, amorphous and single crystal materials by means of X-ray diffraction at elevated pressures and temperatures laser or resistive heated Diamond Anvil Cells (DACs). In order to strengthen the beamline operation we seek a beamline scientist with the following expertise and for the duties specified.

About your role:

• User support of the Laser Heating Experiment
• Promotion and support of scientific projects related to laser heating experiment at the Extreme Conditions Beamline

About you:

• PhD in physics, chemistry, mineralogy or equivalent qualification is required
• Knowledge of laser heating in the DAC with Yb-fiber lasers is useful
• Experience in powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction and the structural refinement is required
• Active scientific project in the area of laser heating powder diffraction and associated crystal structural refinement is desirable
• Excellent research and communication skills (English)
• Experience in user support at synchrotron facilities is useful but not a requirement

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 and job-sharing models. 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:

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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/

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