Postdocs at beamline P21.2 and the DESY NanoLab for a project on lightweight materials

Limited: 2 years with an option for extension | Start: 01.07.2025 | ID: FSPO004/2025 | Deadline: 15.05.2025 | Full-time/Part-time

About DESY

DESY, with over 2900 employees at its locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is a leading international research centre. Its focus is on understanding the structure and function of matter, from the universe's smallest particles to the building blocks of life. DESY's advanced infrastructure and interdisciplinary networks make it an attractive workplace in science, technology, and administration, fostering the education of future scientists.

Research Environment

The DESY NanoLab conducts research in X-ray physics and nanoscience, providing characterization and preparation methods complementary to other DESY facilities. The P21.2 beamline at PETRA III offers versatile high-energy X-ray diffraction and imaging for materials science. We are seeking talented postdocs to collaborate on lightweight materials projects, conducting synchrotron X-ray and microscopy experiments.

Your Role

1. Collaborate with project partners at DESY and industry
2. Develop scientific interests related to the project
3. Conduct experiments at X-ray beamlines, analyze data, and correlate with microscopy investigations
4. Innovate instrumentation and methods, support related experiments at P21.2
5. Perform corrosion experiments in the NanoLab

Why Join Us

Enjoy a unique international research environment with a focus on respectful cooperation and employee well-being. We promote gender equality, flexible working hours, part-time options, job-sharing, and mobile work (up to 50%). Benefits include a family-friendly atmosphere, health management, occupational pensions, and training opportunities. Remuneration follows TV-AVH regulations, with a financial supplement for the German job ticket.

Position Details

Limited: 2 years with an option for extension

Candidate Profile

• PhD in materials science, engineering, physics, chemistry, or related fields
• Experience with high-energy synchrotron radiation, microscopy, or surface X-ray diffraction
• Knowledge of metal corrosion and mechanical properties
• Experience with synchrotron experiments and microscopy techniques
• Interest in applied and industry-relevant science
• Programming skills, e.g., Python, with experience analyzing large datasets
• Teamwork skills and excellent English communication
• Ability to present research results effectively

Application Process

Contact Andreas Stierle at +49 40 8998-2005 or andreas.stierle[AT]desy.de, and Ulrich Lienert at +49 40 8998-3165 or ulrich.lienert[AT]desy.de. Submit your application with motivation letter, CV, publications, certificates, and three references via our portal. We encourage women, disabled persons, and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Application deadline: 16.05.2025. Further info: DESY Careers.