Research scientist for sensor development
Research scientist for sensor development
Research scientist for sensor development
Research scientist for sensor development
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Forschung
Hamburg
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
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Research scientist for sensor development
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For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Research scientist for sensor development
Limited: 31.05.2029 | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FHPO002/2026 | Deadline: 16.04.2026 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
Together with international partners the ALPS group is realizing new experimental facilities to search for a new kind of very lightweight elementary particles, works on new concepts targeting high-frequency gravitational waves and develops related technologies.
In the NEST (Nano-membrane Experiment for Space-time Tremors) project, we aim to advance nanomechanical membrane resonators beyond the current state of the art for applications in fundamental physics. By developing large-area crystalline silicon membranes with ultra-low intrinsic loss, the goal is to achieve unprecedented sensitivity for cavity optomechanical searches for new physics, including high-frequency gravitational waves and vector dark matter.
About your role:
- FEM-based design and simulation of nanomechanical resonators using COMSOL and MEEP
- Development and operation of laser-interferometric setups under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic conditions for the characterization of nanomechanical resonators
- Contribution to the development of the NEST prototype, an optomechanical platform for high-frequency gravitational wave and vector dark matter detection
- Coordination of work packages and contribution to grant applications
- Contribution to scientific publications and presentation of results at collaboration meetings and conferences
Good reasons to join:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 31.05.2029
About you:
- Completed academic education including a doctorate (PhD) in physics or a related field, or equivalent skills and experience
- In-depth practical experience in the construction, commissioning, and operation of complex experimental setups
- Programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
- Practical experience with laser optics, vacuum technology, cryogenics, and FEM simulations is highly desirable
- Proactive working style with high level of commitment in solving complex tasks
- Strong teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment
- Good knowledge of English
- Knowledge of German is of advantage
For further information please contact Christoph Reinhardt at +49 40 8998-5055 (christoph.reinhardt@desy.de).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 17.04.2026