PhD Researcher in SRF Cavity Control for Gravitational Wave Detection | PhD position in SRF cavity control for gravitational wave searches

Job Summary

This PhD position at DESY in Hamburg offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the MAGO project, focusing on the detection and control of RF fields in superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities for gravitational wave research. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment, developing high-precision RF field control systems, integrating carrier suppression interferometer (CSI) techniques into low-level RF systems, and designing measurement devices. Key responsibilities include developing automation algorithms for system calibration and conducting experimental measurement studies. Candidates must hold an MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. The role is ideal for those interested in particle physics and RF engineering, offering a collaborative, international research environment with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and support for professional development.