1 PhD Student position on Physics - X-ray Spectroscopy in Germany | Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron

DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science, particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics.

The Scattering with Coherent X-rays (FS-CXS) group co-pioneered the use of X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) and studies complex fluids. The group carried out the first magnetic scattering experiments at the FLASH FEL source and designed the first hard X-ray split-and-delay line.

The position

• Participation in the ”Ultrafast X-ray correlation spectroscopy” project
• Development of pulse splitter and delay-line optics (DLXPCS)
• Application of modern X-ray optics
• Participation in experiments on ultrafast X-ray physics and magnetization dynamics (Hamburg, Trieste, Stanford)

Requirements

• Master or Diploma degree in physics or physical chemistry
• Expertise in X-ray optics / X-ray physics or laser physics.
• Interest in modern instrumentation and control
• Good English and communication skills

The position is limited to 3 years

Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. There is a bilingual kindergarten on the DESY site.