PhD Candidate in Laser and X-ray Spectroscopy | PhD student - Laser and X-ray spectroscopy on water and aqueous solutions
Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung
Job Summary
This PhD Candidate role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct advanced experimental research focusing on the fundamental properties of water and aqueous solutions using state-of-the-art Laser and X-ray spectroscopy techniques. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in hands-on laboratory work, potentially including complex setups like liquid jet experiments in a vacuum environment and utilizing large-scale facilities for X-ray diffraction. A significant part of the job involves the analysis and interpretation of large-scale experimental data. This position is highly interdisciplinary, requiring strong curiosity and excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within diverse scientific groups. Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, or a related field, coupled with demonstrated experimental proficiency and very good English language skills (CEFR B2/C1 equivalent) for scientific communication.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, or a related field
Experience
- Hands-on experimental skills in laboratory work
- Experience with laser spectroscopy (preferred)
- Experience with liquid jet experiments in vacuum (preferred)
- Experience with X-ray diffraction (preferred)
- Experience with large-scale data analysis (preferred)
Languages
Additional
- Full-time position
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