For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

Scientist optical synchronisation systems

Limited: 3 years | Start: 01.05.2025 | ID: MMA068/2024 | Deadline: open | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible

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.

DESY's MSK group develops, designs, implements and operates complex regulation, synchronisation and feedback systems for precise particle beam control and diagnostics at facilities such as FLASH, PETRA III/IV and the European XFEL. A globally unique optical synchronisation system enables femtosecond-level clocking of the time-critical accelerator components at the European XFEL and FLASH. The fibre optic network used for this purpose, including end-stations for synchronising lasers, radio frequency and arrival time measurement, is continuously optimised to increase performance and reliability and test novel optical concepts. We are seeking a committed, independent, and hands-on individual to strengthen our team. We work in interdisciplinary teams with high responsibility, goal orientation, and a strong focus on quality and perfection. We attribute particular attention to the careful documentation of our work.