Join our team

For the R&D project “Towards attosecond XAS of warm dense matter” our SCS group is looking for a

PhD student (f/m/d) to investigate warm dense matter at ultrashort timescales

The position

• Contribute to the development and commissioning of a XAS self-referencing scheme to allow for highly intense, broadband and ultrashort XFEL pulses in two-color mode
• Perform transient XAS experiments on warm dense aluminum and copper to study the role of non-thermal electrons and ionization potential depression on ionization dynamics, as well as to assess the validity of XAS as a temperature diagnostics at ultrahigh intensities
• Develop tools for data analysis and modelling of the expected results

Requirements

• Master degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, engineering physics or in a related discipline
• Good written and oral English communication skills
• Knowledge of plasma physics and spectroscopy is considered an asset
• Programming skills using Python is considered an asset

For additional information, please contact Laurent Mercadier (laurent.mercadier@xfel.eu).

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers.

Our offer

PhD positions are fully funded for a duration of three years. The salary amounts to 75% of pay group 13 for civil servants in Germany (TVöD Bund).

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:
- family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
- flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
- 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
- extensive relocation benefits
- generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
- monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
- partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
- extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number

S-478

Duration

This appointment is limited to 3 years.

Deadline

13 October 2023

Application

Please apply online and provide a motivation letter and your CV in English as well as reference letters in one single pdf-file.
The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.