Laser Scientist

Big Science Sweden; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Laser Scientist to work within our Lasers group. The role involves understanding and operating various laser systems, supporting continuous improvement by designing optical components, and performing essential maintenance and repairs.

The candidate will play a crucial part in R&D activities related to high-field THz and mid-IR sources, ensuring the lasers operate reliably for all users across various applications.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of laser systems and associated control hardware/software.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on ultrashort pulse and high power laser systems.
• Experience in R&D activities related to laser applications.

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the laser systems in operation.
• Assure reliable operation of pump-probe lasers through on-call duty and shift work.
• Design and implement optical and opto-mechanical components.

Job description

For our Lasers group we are looking for a Laser Scientist.

The Position

Working closely with other laser specialists at EuXFEL Laser Group, the candidate will:

• speedily acquire a thorough understanding of the laser systems and sub-systems in operation as well as associated control hard- and software
• assure reliable routine user operation of the pump-probe lasers through on-call duty and shift work, if necessary
• support our continuous improvement process (CIP) by designing and implementing optical and opto-mechanical components and assemblies
• perform maintenance and repair of ultrashort pulse and high power laser systems
• select, acquire and manage spare parts and assemblies
• perform R&D activities at the EuXFEL Laser Group, aiming at testing and characterizing broad- and narrowband high-field THz and mid-IR sources
• assist the laser-based THz implementation at EuXFEL instruments during the strategy project and beyond