Work group:

MPA

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

11.11.2024

Job description:

DESY

Plasma accelerators are poised to trigger a revolution in accelerator science. DESY is committed to exploiting the full potential of this cutting-edge technology developing state-of-the-art plasma accelerators for a range of demanding research applications: from compact FEL drivers to energy-efficient synchrotron injectors; from linac energy boosters to plasma-based colliders. DESY is also committed to developing advanced plasma accelerator technology for a wide range of medical and industrial applications. Experimental facilities include the vanguard laser driver KALDERA, the advanced beam-driven facility FLASHForward, and a host of ancillary research and development laboratories. The theory and simulation team of the plasma acceleration group at DESY develops and harnesses simulation tools to help understand experiments, propose novel concepts and investigate new mechanisms, key ingredients for plasma-based acceleration research. The tools developed range from open-source Python libraries running on a laptop (Wake-T) to open-source, GPU-capable simulation codes running on world-leading supercomputers (HiPACE++). They are used in combination with other popular methods in the community to propose solutions on various aspects of plasma-based acceleration research towards collider and photon sources.

About your role:

• ㆍContribute to the development of open-source codes for plasma acceleration and optimisation tools
• ㆍContribute to the development of open-source methods for the simulation of Inversen Compton Scattering (ICS)
• ㆍInvestigate theoretically different aspects of plasma acceleration and its use for ICS
• ㆍExchange with experimental teams to help with design and planning, support understanding of measurements and improve operations
• ㆍRecord, analyse and document results for communication through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences and workshops
• ㆍContribute to the supervision of students and work closely with other members of the plasma accelerator community at DESY and with external collaborators

About you:

• ㆍPhD in physics or equivalent qualification
• ㆍBackground in the field of numerical simulations and plasma physics
• ㆍInterest in applicable modern programming techniques (C++, git, Python, bash, GPU computing, Jupyter) as well as the usage of supercomputers
• ㆍlnterest and/or experience in collaborating with experimental programs to support understanding and planning
• ㆍSelf-motivated with a streng desire to drive central aspects of your work forward independently
• ㆍOutstanding teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
• ㆍTechnology-transfer focused mindset

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.

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.