Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Electrical engineer or physicist in longitudinal beam diagnostics for accelerators

Hamburg
Feste Anstellung
Vollzeit, Teilzeit

DESY, with its 2700 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.

DESY is one of the world's leading accelerator centers. The MSK Group develops, builds and operates complex control, synchronization and feedback systems for beam control and beam diagnostics, including FLASH, PETRA III and the European XFEL.

The position

Development of an arrival time monitor for electron accelerators with femtosecond resolution
Development and assembling of RF electronics in the 100 GHz range
Investigation of ultra-wide band optoelectronics for transferring RF signals to laser pulses
Development of a front-end system including fiber optics and electronics for the arrival time monitor
Characterization of noise, drift and stability behavior

Requirements

Completed scientific higher education with doctorate in electrical engineering, physics, communication technologies or equal qualification
Relevant professional experience with high-frequency technology in the 10-100 GHz range
Relevant professional experience with laser systems, fiber optics and optoelectronics
Knowledge of operation and controls of accelerators is an advantage
Strong teamwork and very good English skills

Our offer

The position is limited to 3 years.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. Persons with disabilities will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY operates flexible work schemes. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.