德国-欧洲X射线自由电子激光( European XFEL) 项目2020年招聘博士后科学家（飞秒X射线研究）

The position

Working closely with the instrument scientists at FXE, the successful candidate will investigate ultrafast processes in matter using femtosecond pulses in the IR/VIS/UV region with the goal to develop and apply advanced instrumentation tools that facilitate the setup of future pump-probe experiments.

The specific tasks are:

develop a set of diagnostics tools and -methods that facilitate establishing experimental conditions for femtosecond IR/VIS/UV-optical pump, X-ray probe experiments

refine the operation principle of these diagnostics tools based on the candidate’s clear scientific understanding of the process following femtosecond X-ray excitation develop, maintain and operate a setup to perform all-optical femtosecond pump-probe Transient Absorption and Reflection Spectroscopy using the IR/VIS/UV-pulses as excitation to study light-induced effects in matter, following the candidate’s research profile and interests

support the FXE instrument operation actively, in particular in all aspects of the use, maintenance and development of the advanced excitation sources and diagnostics

Requirements

PhD degree in physics or in a related discipline

proven hands-on experience working with femtosecond laser pulses and with the design, assembly and alignment of optical setups

proven experience with scientific data reduction using Python, Matlab or similar tools

experience with femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy in the IR/VIS/UV regions, experience with THz radiation is an assetwork experience at a large-scale user facility is considered an asset

highly motivated for independent research involving instrumentation and methodology developmentability to work autonomously within a larger team and regularly outside usual office working hours (during shift work periods working times include nights and weekends)

excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary team, with English as the working language. Knowledge of German is considered an asset

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

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, participate in our international networks, and shape your life upon trust based flexible working times and telecommuting options. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition European XFEL provides a non-contributory company pension scheme, broad relocation benefits, as well as subsidized job-tickets and meals at our company restaurant. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Company language is English, non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

Reference number

S-310

Duration

This appointment is limited to 3 years.

Deadline

20 September 2020