- Location Hamburg, Germany
Job Description
DESY, with more than 2700 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world’s leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
The Ph.D. position based at DESY (Hamburg, Germany) will focus on the time-resolved spectroscopy of photo-induced electron dynamics in atomic nuclei. Laser-matter interactions offer a plethora of possibilities to understand and manipulate matter with help of light. One of the ultimate aims of this research is to bring the investigation of photo-induced electron dynamics into new regimes, such as studying the electron dynamics involved in nuclear transitions, where energy is exchange between the electron shell and the nuclear states.
The Ph.D. project will be pursued within the PhotoElement team led by Andrea Trabattoni and it will be embedded in the FS-ATTO group, that is one of the worldwide leading groups for the investigation of photo-induced electron dynamics in matter. The activity will focus on the development of cutting-edge pump-probe laser schemes for the investigation of this new regime of photo-induced electron dynamics. The mission of the project will be ultimately accomplished by combining table-top experiments with experiments at free-electron lasers, to trigger and control electron motions associated with high photon energies. A deep understanding of such processes is likely to have a huge impact on a large range of disciplines. For example, in future we may employ laser-induced electron dynamics to accelerate the production of medical isotopes or to store information in nuclear states, with immense benefit for edical science and quantum information.
About your role:
- Development of cutting-edge ultrafast pump-probe setups
- Advanced laser spectroscopy of photo-induced electron dynamics
- Development of innovative data analysis protocols and collaboration with theory research groups
- Presentation of obtained results in international conferences
- Be part in an international team of scientists who develop next-generation light sources for cutting-edge time-resolved spectroscopy of electron dynamics in matter
- Collaborative research activity with worldwide experts at DESY and at international partner institutions
Good reasons to join:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work. 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 job ticket at both locations.
About you:
- Master`s degree in physics or related fields
- Good knowledge or strong interest in laser science, atomic and molecular physics
- Excellent experimental skills
- Experimental activity with lasers
- Excellent knowledge of English and international teamwork abilities
- Good communication skills
For further information please contact Dr. Andrea Trabattoni at
+49 40 8998 6048 (andrea.trabattoni@desy.de).
DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Hamburg. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University of Hamburg. PhD students receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment of the remuneration group 13 TVöD (Federal Government).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and two letters of references) via our application portal. Please use our online tool for the submission of the letters of reference: Additional application documents
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