PostDoc at the P Nano-Tomography Endstation

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon operates an outstation at DESY in Hamburg to provide access to highly brilliant synchrotron radiation within its German Engineering Materials Science Center (GEMS). At the PETRA III synchrotron radiation source, Hereon jointly operates several beamlines. The Imaging Beamline P05 is optimized for micro- and nanotomography techniques with a strong focus on material science and life science applications. The full field nanoCT setup is one of the fastest worldwide due to its unique geometry and beam characteristics. It allows ultra-fast in-situ measurements as well as highest spatial and density resolution. Additionally, the highly coherent beam enables the application of phase contrast methods with a spatial resolution below 50 nm.

Join the Cluster of Excellence "BlueMat : Water-Driven Materials" (www.tuhh.de / bluemat) and contribute to one of Europe's most exciting research initiatives using worldwide unique imaging infrastructure.

Collaborate with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that combines science, sustainability, and technology to create a better future. Help shape the next generation of sustainable materials inspired by nature's most powerful resource : water.

This full-time (39 hours / week) position is initially llimited to 3 years and might be extended. Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.

As a postdoctoral researcher at P05 Imaging Beamline in the BlueMat Project Imaging, you will develop and advance imaging techniques.

Your tasks

• Design and implementation of multimodal imaging concepts at the nanotomography station of P05
• Development and adaptation of the existing in-situ nanotomography setups, fulfilling the demands of water-driven materials
• Design of experiments and support of users (from within and outside of BlueMat) before, during and after their beam times
• Scientific & technical advancement, i.e. active acquisition of scientific collaborations within BlueMat, implementation of new sample environments according to the demand of the user community, exploration of new optical concepts for X‑ray nanotomography
• Advancing your own scientific project within the scope of BlueMat, taking advantage of the collaborative network within the excellence cluster

Your profile

Skills and knowledge considered as assets :

For further questions, contact

Dr. lmke Greving

We offer

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.