For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSDO003/2025 | Deadline: 05.03.2025 | 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.
As one of the world's leading third-generation synchrotron radiation sources, PETRA III provides exceptionally brilliant hard X-ray beams. Beamlines P02.2 and P61B specialize in Extreme Conditions Research, with the former particularly focusing on micro-focus X-ray diffraction of crystalline materials under high pressure induced by diamond anvil cells (DACs) and the later in synthesis and material characterization using a large volume press (LVP). In collaboration with our partners within the InnoPool MATHIPE project and the Goethe University Frankfurt, we aim to advance research and development in materials science and chemistry. Our specific focus is on investigating the reactions of transition elements with p-block light elements under extreme conditions and exploring new pathways to synthesize materials with strong correlations and potentially enhanced properties. This project will move forward the PETRA-III's in-house research in the field of extreme conditions, aligning with the broader research perspectives of the Helmholtz Association. To support this undertaking, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD student.
- Explore of new synthesis pathways between transition elements and light elements of periodic table by means of laser heated diamond anvil cell and large volume press
- Investigate and characterize synthesis results by means of powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction in the Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) at the Extreme Conditions Beamline (P02.2) and other facilities
- Investigate and characterize synthesis results by means of visible light spectroscopy and supplementary techniques at PETRA-III and other facilities
- Participate and coordinate interfacility research efforts, including complimentary modelling of relevant materials using ab-initio calculations (e.g. DFT) and other methods
- Perform online and offline experiments at DESY and affiliated centers and facilities
- Collect, process, and interpret data from X-ray diffraction and other relevant techniques
- Present research findings at conferences and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
- Enrol in the PhD programme at the Goethe University Frankfurt
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
- Master's degree in chemistry, physics, or related subject
- Experience in diffraction experiments and in experiments involving extreme conditions, with a basic understanding of crystallography, physics and chemistry is desirable
- Excellent research and communication skills in English are essential
For further information please contact Konstantin Glazyrin at +49 40 8998-6138 (konstantin.glazyrin@desy.de).
DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the Goethe University Frankfurt. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the Goethe University Frankfurt. 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 after your application: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
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22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 06.03.2025
