Accelerator Scientist with Expertise in X-Band Technology and Energy Compression for PETRA IV

EURAXESS hosting organisation · Multiple European countries

Work group: MPL Area of research: Scientific / postdoctoral posts Starting date: 18.09.2026 Job description: DESY DESY expands its research on novel laser-plasma accelerators (LPAs) for future applications in health, photon science, and particle physics. At the core of these activities is the development of a plasma-based injector for the synchrotron light source PETRA IV. In this context, we are searching for a highly-motivated scientist to develop an energy compression beamline for the future PETRA IV plasma injector. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV About your role: - Contribute to the development of the plasma injector - Review the concept and design of the current x-band based dechirper - Work with other DESY groups, suppliers, and other labs to obtain and test x-band hardwar

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