Job Information
Organisation/Company: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)
Country: Germany
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Other
Offer Starting Date: 10 Feb 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Work group: FSR
Area of research: Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date: 10.02.2026
Job description:
DESY
The brilliant synchrotron source PETRA III as well as the intense free-electron laser FLASH and our inhouse research groups at DESY CFEL offer a broad range of research opportunities, ranging from life science to the study of fundamental physical processes in various areas. DESY offers several career opportunities also in the enabling technologies like detector or laser physics and development.
About your role:
- Condensed matter physics
- Atoms, Molecules and Optics
- Laser physics
- Detector development
- Structural Chemistry
- Structural Biology
About you:
- PhD in science: Doctorate must be completed before starting the fellowship, but must not be older than 5 years
- Experience in experimental or theoretical science in one of the areas of the DESY photon science division
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal: Apply now
DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.
You can find further information here: https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Where to apply
E-mail: recruitment@desy.de
Website: https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=e308908
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=e308908
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Country: Germany
City: Hamburg
Contact
City: Hamburg
Website: http://www.desy.de
Street: Notkestraße 85
Postal Code: 22607
E-Mail: desyinfo@desy.de
Phone: +49 40 8998-0
Fax: +49 40 8998-3282