CareerPlan

26-167-4B Doktorandin / Doktorand (m/w/d) Physik

Braunschweig, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-10-22

Core

Researching the realization of a novel optical 'nuclear clock' based on Thorium-229 atomic nuclei to apply laser spectroscopy methods to nuclear transitions.

Role type

PhD researcher (experimental physics)

Builds

Experimental setups and scientific publications for national metrology standards

Domain

Physics / Atomic Physics / Metrology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Laser optics, Laser spectroscopy, Ion traps, Ultrahigh vacuum, Computer control of experiments

Preferred skills

Experimental experience in laser physics, spectroscopy, ion traps, ultrahigh vacuum, computer control

Technologies

Thorium-229, Laser systems, Vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy, Ion traps

Responsibilities

Develop, build, and operate laser systems; Perform spectroscopic measurements; Characterize an optical nuclear clock; Analyze and publish scientific results

Seniority

PhD candidate (entry-level research)