Work group
MXL
Area of research
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date
02.07.2026
Job description
DESY
The European XFEL is the most powerful X-ray free electron laser in the world. The accelerator complex, including the 1.5 km long superconducting accelerator, is operated and further developed by an interdisciplinary team at DESY under the coordination of the group MXL. The facility is presently developing a vision for a substantial upgrade, that should enlarge the capacity and capabilities of the FEL. One part of the upgrade is the increase of number of radiators, which requires the design of a beam quality preserving switch-yard and beam transport. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher, who is willing to support this design activities and shape the future of the European XFEL.
About your role
- Beam optics design for the distribution of electrons to various radiators
- Calculation of collective effects from external and internal fields, and further optimisation of the design
- Start-to-end simulations to verify results
- Participation in day-to-day operational tasks
About you
- PhD in accelerator physics or equivalent field
- Strong background in beam dynamics and FEL physics
- Experience with accelerator simulation tools (e.g. Ocelot, Elegant, Genesis, ASTRA)
- Experience in accelerator operation
- Good communication and team working skills
Benefits and work environment
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. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration.
Contact Information
DESY Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Postdoctoral Researcher Accelerator Physics Arbeitgeber: Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
Das GSI Helmholtz-Zentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem internationalen Umfeld an einem der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen der Welt zu arbeiten. Wir fördern eine vielfältige und herausfordernde Arbeitskultur, die Teamarbeit und kontinuierliche Weiterbildung schätzt, während wir gleichzeitig flexible Arbeitsmodelle und zahlreiche Sozialleistungen anbieten, um Familie und Beruf in Einklang zu bringen. Bei uns haben Sie die Chance, an innovativen Projekten zu arbeiten und Ihre Karriere in der Forschung voranzutreiben.
Kontaktdaten:
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres Recruiting-Team
