PhD student on laser imprint at the HED instrument

Big Science Sweden; Deutschland; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

European XFEL is seeking a PhD student to work on laser imprint at the HED instrument. The role is 29.25 hours per week and involves numerical modeling, experimental design with the DIPOLE laser, and data analysis aligned with the PhD program at European XFEL.

The candidate will publish results in peer reviewed journals and present at conferences, contributing to the PhD thesis preparation and integration into the European XFEL program.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in physics or engineering (implied).
• PhD position focused on laser imprint at HED instrument.

Responsibilities

• Numerical modeling using FLASH code to prepare and dimension experiments.
• Experimental design and setup of laser imprint experiments with DIPOLE laser.
• Analysis and interpretation of the experimental data.
• Publication of the results in peer reviewed journals.
• Dissemination of the scientific results at national and international conferences and workshops.
• Preparation of PhD thesis and participation in the PhD program of European XFEL.

Skills

FLASH code

Tools

FLASH code

Job description

PhD student on laser imprint at the HED instrument

Datum: 25 maj, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: XFEL

Mer information

For our HED group we are looking for aPhD student on laser imprint at the HED instrument (f/m/d) - 29,25 hours/week

The Position

The PhD student will work on laser imprint and ablator physics related to inertial confinement fusion. The student will be in charge of:

• Numerical modeling using FLASH code to prepare and dimension experiments
• Experimental design and setup of laser imprint experiments with DIPOLE laser
• Analysis and interpretation of the experimental data.
• Publication of the results in peer reviewed journals
• Dissemination of the scientific results at national and international conferences and workshops
• Preparation of PhD thesis and participation in the PhD program of European XFEL