PhD Student in Atomic and Quantum Physics, Spectroscopy of Highly-Charged Ions | Doktorand*in mit Schwerpunkt Atom-/Quantenphysik, Spektroskopie hochgeladener Ionen

Job Summary

This PhD position at the Helmholtz Institute Jena offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of high-power lasers and particle accelerators. Based in Darmstadt, the successful candidate will work on the HiTHOR project, focusing on the SPECTRAP Penning trap experiment. Day-to-day responsibilities include operating precision ion traps, managing vacuum and cryogenic technologies, and developing laser systems for thorium spectroscopy. You will characterize traps using electronic and optical detection and perform complex laser spectroscopy experiments to test quantum electrodynamics and search for physics beyond the Standard Model. This role is ideal for a motivated physicist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment. The position is attractive due to its affiliation with Germany's largest research foundation (GSI/FAIR) and the opportunity to earn a doctorate from Friedrich Schiller University Jena while working on world-class experimental facilities.