Postdoc (f/m/d) - Research and development of novel high-performance laser components and diagn[...]

Postdoc (f/m/d) - Research and Development of Novel High-Performance Laser Components and Diagnostics

The Department of Laser Particle Acceleration is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) for research and development of novel high-performance laser components and diagnostics. With appropriate funding and suitability, employment beyond will be sought.

The position is embedded in the TechLab Novel Compact Laser Plasma Accelerators of the "Helmholtz Innovation Platform for Accelerator-based Technologies and Solutions" (Hi-Acts), an innovation platform aimed at bringing accelerator technologies into industrial and medical applications. Strengthening cooperation between research and industry and building a strong industrial network are particularly relevant.

Your Tasks

• Development and supervision of scientific and technical topics in the field of laser development, e.g. diagnostics, components, technologies.
• Cooperation and joint work with optics and laser manufacturers.
• Participation in the Draco laser team, using the results achieved to continuously improve the laser system.

Your Profile

• Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Physics, Physical Engineering, Optics, or related field.
• Experience with ultrashort pulse lasers and chirped pulse amplification.
• Ideally, experience with titanium:sapphire based lasers.
• Knowledge of measurement principles for the characterization of ultrashort laser pulses.
• Professional communication skills.
• Independent, goal-oriented work as well as the ability to work in an intercultural team, locally and internationally.
• Willingness and desire to familiarize yourself with new issues, technologies, etc.
• Experience in data evaluation and programming with Python or similar.
• Confident handling of Windows, Linux, and corresponding programs.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.

Our Offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse, and international work environment.
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities.
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund), including 30 days of paid holiday leave and a company pension scheme (VBL).
• Support for a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working, and flexible working hours.
• Numerous company health management offerings.
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits.
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket".

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online application system.