CareerPlan
Braunschweig, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-10-20

Core

Researching the realization of a novel optical 'nuclear clock' based on Thorium-229 atomic nuclei to establish new measurement standards.

Role type

PhD researcher (experimental physics)

Builds

Scientific results and publications on nuclear clock technology

Domain

Metrology, atomic physics, laser spectroscopy

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Laser optics, laser spectroscopy, ion traps, ultra-high vacuum, computer control of experiments

Preferred skills

Experimental experience in laser systems, vacuum technology, data analysis

Technologies

Laser systems, ion traps, ultra-high vacuum equipment, spectrometers

Responsibilities

Develop, build, and operate laser systems; perform spectroscopic measurements; characterize optical nuclear clocks; analyze and publish scientific results

Seniority

PhD candidate (entry-level research)