For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 3 years | Starting date: flexible | ID: FHDO023/2024 | Deadline: open until the position is filled | Full-time/Part-time
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 particle physics division of DESY in Hamburg designs and builds experiments to search for dark matter particles. For this purpose, we are developing detection systems for extremely low infrared photon fluxes, which could be employed at the ALPS II experiment, as well as systems for direct searches for dark matter particles based on superconducting transition edge sensors.
The successful applicant is expected to work on the development and commissioning of cryogenic sensors and detection systems at DESY, Hamburg. Applicants are required to hold an academic master degree in physics.
- Commissioning of cryogenic sensors and detection systems at DESY, Hamburg
- Data analysis and simulation of detector data
- Optimising a detection system for the ALPS II experiment or a direct dark matter search
- Develop upgrade options for future sensors in close collaboration with international partners
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: 3 years
- University degree (master or diploma) in physics
- Experience in lab work
- Good command of English
- Experience in cryogenics, optics, electronics or computing would be an asset
For further information please contact Dr. Friederike Januschek, +49 40 8998 1941 (friederike.januschek@desy.de).
DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Hamburg. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University of Hamburg. PhD students receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment of the remuneration group 13 TVöD (Federal Government).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and two letters of references) via our application portal. Please use our online tool for the submission of the letters of reference:Additional application documents
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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: 30.03.2025
