Ph.D. Student for dosimetry at FLASHlab@PITZ

About your role:

• Simulate beam interactions using software packages such as GEANT
• Prototype and test several sensors for dosimetry
• Implement the sensors and readout at FLASHlab@PITZ and test them with the unique beam properties available
• Optimize beam dynamics and test with phantoms to optimise the delivered dose
• Analyze experimental data and compare with simulation results
• Participate in shift operation for R&D at PITZ

Good reasons to join:

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, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to %). 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.

Limited: 3 years

About you:

• Excellent university degree in experimental physics, with very good knowledge in detector physics and corresponding simulations or equivalent qualification
• Strong background in numerical and statistical methods
• Good knowledge in experimental characterization of particle beams; good programming skills are of advantage
• Knowledge in beam dynamics simulations / radiation physics / dosimetry is of advantage
• Very good command of English is required and knowledge of German is of advantage
• Excellent teamwork abilities in an international environment

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:



DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified .

You can find further information here:


Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße
Hamburg
Phone: + 8-2

Deadline for applications: ..6