PhD Student (f/m/d) for two-color imaging studies - 29,25 hours/week

The Position

• Develop and optimize two-color imaging methodologies for coherent diffraction imaging (CDI) experiments;
• Plan, prepare, and perform CDI experiments at the European XFEL;
• Analyze experimental CDI data and contribute to the development of reconstruction and analysis tools;
• Work at the interface of quantum physics, detector instrumentation, and computational methods;
• Collaborate across experimental, instrumental, and computational disciplines;
• Publish findings in leading scientific journals and present them at international conferences;
• Write a doctoral thesis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, photonics, engineering, computer science, or a closely related field;
• Strong interest in ultrafast science, X-ray imaging, plasma dynamics, or nanoscale physics;
• Solid knowledge of experimental physics and data analysis;
• Experience with scientific programming, preferably in Python, C/C++, or a similar language;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with coherent diffraction imaging, FEL experiments, or synchrotron/X-ray methods;
• Familiarity with detector systems and scientific instrumentation;
• Experience in image reconstruction, inverse problems, or numerical simulations;
• Prior involvement in experimental campaigns or work at large-scale research facilities

Our offer

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. Additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary: min. 13/1 with 4,901.11 € - max 13/2 with 5,279.32 € (values for full time will be adjusted according to the part-time model); the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month’s salary. For pay group 13, this amounts to 75%.
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

• Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform