Scientist at SAXMAT Beamline P62

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSMA034/2024 | Deadline: open | 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.

The Small-Angle X-ray Scattering beamline for materials research (SAXMAT) at the Synchrotron Radiation Source PETRA III has been in normal user operation since 2022 and serves simultaneous SAXS and WAXS measurements for soft and hard condensed matter research. The beamline is particular designed for anomalous scattering (3.5-35.0 keV) as well as computed tomography using the scattering contrast as signal. We are looking for a scientist who will strengthen the P62 team, especially in the field of catalysis, battery or nano-particle synthesis. The candidate will be involved in user support at the beamline and should work closely with external collaborators on scientific projects. The candidate should design and implement appropriate instrumentation (sample environments), employ experimental control, data reduction, evaluation software and develop software as necessary. These tasks will proceed in close collaboration with the beamline team members and technical service groups.