About this position
Work group:
FSR
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:
10.02.2026
Job description:
DESY
The brilliant synchrotron source PETRA III as well as the intense free-electron laser FLASH and our inhouse research groups at DESY CFEL offer a broad range of research opportunities, ranging from life science to the study of fundamental physical processes in various areas. DESY offers several career opportunities also in the enabling technologies like detector or laser physics and development.
About your role:
- Condensed matter physics
- Atoms, Molecules and Optics
- Laser physics
- Detector development
- Structural Chemistry
- Structural Biology
About you:
- PhD in science: Doctorate must be completed before starting the fellowship, but must not be older than 5 years
- Experience in experimental or theoretical science in one of the areas of the DESY photon science division
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 and variable part-time. 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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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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. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.
You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
- Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
- Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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