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Postdoc Positions in Attosecond Pulse Generation at EuXFEL

Hamburg, HAMBURGFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct simulations and experiments to advance short-pulse generation techniques (power, duration, stability) for hard and soft X-rays at the European XFEL.

Role type

Postdoctoral researcher (attosecond pulse generation)

Builds

Experimental attosecond X-ray pulses and operational protocols for the European XFEL

Domain

Physics / Accelerator and Free-Electron Laser (FEL) technology

Required skills

accelerator physics, FEL physics, FEL simulation codes, attosecond pulse generation, cathode shaping, fresh-slice, laser beam modulation

Preferred skills

German language proficiency

Technologies

FEL simulation codes

Responsibilities

Conduct simulations and experiments for short pulse production, support attosecond generation activities, communicate results via publications and presentations, contribute to daily facility operation

Seniority

Postdoctoral researcher