Universität Hamburg invites applications for three Postdoctoral Scientists (f/m) for accelerator and laser physics commencing on the next possible date.

The position is full-time and is remunerated at the 13 TV-L salary level.

This contract is originally intended for two years and can be extended. The short-term nature of this contract is based upon § 2 of the Academic Short-term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

The University aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and explicitly encourages women to apply. Equally qualified female applicants will receive preference in accordance with Hamburg’s Higher Education Act (HmbHG).

Tasks:
Duties include research in the EU synergy grant project: AXSIS - "Frontiers in Attosecond X-ray Science: Imaging and Spectroscopy"

Area(s) of responsibility:

• Laser development for high-energy optical parametric amplifiers (OPCPAs) and THz generation
• Design vacuum chambers for compact electron accelerators and X-ray sources
• Diagnosis, control and software integration of laser systems
• Cooperation with groups in electron and X-ray beam diagnostics

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge, abilities or experience
• Experience with simulation, planning, setup and operation of high-energy optical parametric amplifiers (OPCPAs) and THz generation
• Excellent knowledge regarding interaction between matter and short pulses
• Excellent knowledge in non-linear optics
• Excellent knowledge in frequency conversion and laser acceleration
• Knowledge of software and control technologies

Severely disabled applicants will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s). The deadline for applications is until all positions are filled. Please send applications via the "APPLY" button.

For further information, please contact professor Franz Kärtner on 040-8998-6350 or franz.kaertner@cfel.de.