Research Associate / PostDoc (f/m/d) in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Physics, Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics, the Chair of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Isotope Research offers in close cooperation with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) a position as

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting at the earliest possible date. The full-time position is limited to 2 years, with the option of extension subject to a further project. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.

Tasks: At the Chair of 'Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Isotope Research' (AMS), a state-of-the-art AMS system (HAMSTER) is being set-up in collaboration with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). We search for candidates with experience in programming languages such as Python and C++. Goal is the development and integration of new and automated measurement capabilities for ultra-sensitive low-energy AMS. This includes

• Extending and integrating EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) as the main control software for the new AMS facility HAMSTER (collaboration with HZDR and the Australian National University)
• Automated multi-parameter ion-beam tuning procedures (collaboration with Univ. of Vienna and HZDR) and developments of machine learning (ML)-algorithms for optimization of beam parameters and control of relevant components
• Remote or autonomous measurement capabilities requiring a high degree of automation of controlling the measurement process as well as data acquisition and analysis
• New measurement strategies for AMS of rare isotopes using an ion cooler

Requirements: very good research-oriented university degree in a discipline that is relevant to our research fields (such as physics, computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, chemistry, etc.

Programming skills: the knowledge of Python, C and/or other software engineering or programming languages for accelerator facilities (e.g. EPICS or BlueSky) is important.

We offer: the opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding team that runs state-of-the-art AMS facilities, that develops and applies new world-leading single-atom counting techniques. You will join a team with strong international collaborations and with established expertise in accelerator mass spectrometry applications in geological, environmental science and in nuclear astrophysics.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by September 26, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to anton.wallner@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Prof. Anton Wallner, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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