Scientist for the Helmholtz International Beamline for Extreme Fields

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Work group: . FS-HIBEF. Area of research: . Scientific / postdoctoral posts. Starting date: . 09.10.2026. Job description: . DESY. The European XFEL a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser facility, produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. DESY is a part of the Helmholtz International Beamline for Extreme Fields (HIBEF) consortium at the HED instrument to perform research in extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, and electromagnetic fields which leverage the peak brilliance, energy range, coherence, and time structure of European XFEL. About your role:. Ensure the user operation at the HED-HIBEF instrument at European XFEL. Further develop the diffraction platforms for static high pressure research, dynamic laser compression with the DIPOLE 100X laser, and pulsed high magnetic fields at the HED-HIBEF instrument at European XFEL. Have the opportunity to develop your own research activity in one of the above fields. Actively shape the further scientific development of our user communities. About you:. You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry, or a related field. You have an interest in high energy density physics, geo- and planetary science, or quantum materials. You have strong background in X-ray powder diffraction. Good skills in data analysis are required. Knowledge of single crystal diffraction, X-ray im