For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

PhD Position in Laser Plasma Acceleration

Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: MDO004/2025 | Deadline: 21.07.2025 | 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.

Laser plasma accelerators are leading a new generation of ultra-compact particle and photon sources owing to their ability to sustain accelerating fields on the scale of hundreds of GV/m — three orders of magnitude higher than radio-frequency accelerators. At DESY, we're committed to exploiting the full potential of this cutting-edge technology and are developing state-of-the-art laser plasma accelerators for a range of demanding research applications, from compact FEL drivers to energy-efficient synchrotron injectors. We're also working to advance plasma accelerator technology for a wide range of medical and industrial applications. We're looking for a PhD candidate to join our vibrant, ambitious, and international team. The successful applicant will work on laser-driven plasma acceleration experiments at DESY, with the role focusing on the development of key technologies for multi-GeV plasma acceleration. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team, with expertise across a broad range of plasma accelerator topics, and to get involved in unique and innovative experiments.