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For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:
Postdoc Spectroscopy
Limited: 31.10.2026 | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: APPO018/2024 | Deadline: open | 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 the Centre for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA), DESY Zeuthen is taking a leading role in applying quantum technology to challenges in particle and astroparticle physics. We are now searching for a Postdoc in quantum sensing for developing a clock-based experiment for new physics. The successful applicant will conduct spectroscopy on highly charged Ions, analyse the data and prepare publications. This post is temporary because the work is needed only to build the experiment.
About your role:
- Performing precision spectroscopy on highly charged ions (HCI)
- In-EBIT spectroscopy of HCI with a focus on ions with high sensitivity to possible time dependence of the fine structure constant
- Measure candidate ions such as californium
- Analyse the data and contribute to publication of the results
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: 31.10.2026
About you:
- PhD in experimental physics or equivalent qualification
- Very good command of English is required and knowledge of German is of advantage
- Excellent knowledge of spectroscopy and laser desorption
- Strong physical background on HCI and related topics
- Very good organizational and communication skills, strong motivation and ability to work in teams
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Steven Worm (steven.worm@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:
Apply now
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: 31.12.2025
