PhD Student for High-field THz Sources and THz Science

Big Science Sweden; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a motivated PhD Student for High-field THz Sources and THz Science. This part-time role (29.25 hrs/week) will be hosted collaboratively by the Lasers group and the Femtosecond X-ray Experiments (FXE). You'll work on developing novel THz and mid-IR light sources, aiming to address complex scientific questions in THz and X-ray science.

The project aligns with European XFEL’s strategy to broaden its scientific scope and contributes to advancements in strong-field THz science. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in experimental physics, particularly in THz technologies.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a PhD program related to THz or laser science.
• Experience in experimental physics, particularly with THz sources.
• Knowledge of ultrafast optics and strong-field physics will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop THz and mid-IR light sources to enhance scientific research capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Lasers group and FXE team on research projects.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data pertaining to THz-driven phenomena.

Job description

PhD Student for High-field THz Sources and THz Science

Datum: 30 juli, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: XFEL

Mer information

For our Lasers group we are looking for a PhD Student for High-field THz Sources and THz Science (f/m/d) - part-time (29.25 hrs/week)

In line with “Strategy 2030+”, European XFEL moves to broaden its scientific scope by providing intense THz and mid-IR radiation in combination with ultrashort X-ray pulses. Consequently, the Lasers Group (LAS) is working on the design and implementation of laser-based THz sources with parameters, defined by the users’ requirements.

The PhD project will be collaboratively hosted by LAS and the Femtosecond X-ray Experiments (FXE) instrument. We aim at developing novel high-field THz and mid-IR light sources, which greatly enhance our ability to address scientific cases in strong-field THz and X-ray science at FXE and other instruments. In particular, the THz-driven control of magnetic solids and the THz-induced molecular orientational ordering in liquids are envisaged as the testbed studies of the developed THz/mid-IR sources at FXE.