Postdoctoral Researcher in IFuEL UAP 5.4 | Postdoc in IFuEL UAP 5.4

Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Jan 29, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher role focuses on materials science within the IFuEL UAP 5.4 project, demanding a strong background in physics, plasma physics, chemistry, or mineralogy. The core responsibility involves advanced research, specifically utilizing and interpreting powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction data for crystal structure analysis. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and communication skills, particularly in English, to effectively collaborate within a large, multidisciplinary team of scientists. While experience analyzing Plasma Facing Materials (PFM) exposed to fusion environments (magnetic or inertial) is highly desirable, the role requires active scientific contribution to PFM research. This position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in fusion energy materials, contributing vital structural analysis expertise to a significant scientific project.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in physics, plasma physics, chemistry, mineralogy, or equivalent

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific research (Postdoc level)
  • Desirable experience in the analysis of PFM exposed to fusion environments
  • Active scientific research project experience in the area of PFM is useful
  • Experience in user support at a large-scale facility is helpful but not required

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work in a large group of scientists with different backgrounds