Postdoc for a networked atomic clock experiment for ultralight dark matter

Organisation/Company: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 30 Dec 2025 – 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Other

Offer Starting Date: 27 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Zeuthen location of DESY focuses on astroparticle and particle physics, including gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy, and collider physics. The experimental groups work alongside a strong theory group. DESY Zeuthen develops detectors for these experiments and is engaged in R&D for future applications. In collaboration with the Centre for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA), DESY Zeuthen is applying quantum technology to challenges in particle and astroparticle physics, including a new search for ultralight dark matter using ultra-sensitive optical atomic clocks. The post holder will contribute to this search by developing a test setup for networked clock comparison and frequency stabilization, and will help analyze the data collected.

About your role:

• Participate actively in networked clock comparisons for dark matter and fundamental physics measurements
• Develop a test network with clocks, frequency combs, glass fibres, and transfer lasers
• Analyze experimental atomic clock data and interpret results

About you:

• PhD in experimental physics or equivalent
• Experience with optics, lasers, and relevant physics fields
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are advantageous
• Willingness to travel for meetings, conferences, and field work
• Strong motivation, organizational skills, resilience, teamwork, and communication skills

We offer a supportive work environment, flexible working hours, part-time options, job-sharing, mobile work, health management, and pension schemes. Remuneration follows TV-AVH regulations. A German job ticket subsidy is also provided.

Apply via our portal: www.desy.de/career/

We encourage women, persons with disabilities, and part-time applicants to apply. Further information available on our website.

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