PhD Student (f/m/d) for High photon energy HED experiments - 29,25 hours/week

The Position

• Study of Fe-bearing materials at in-situ conditions relevant for planet formation, planetary evolution processes and impact events
• Participate in R&D studies of X-ray scattering experiments exploiting high photon energies
• Participate in developing dynamic compression experiments at the HED Scientific Instrument at European XFEL
• Preparation of PhD thesis and participation in the PhD program of European XFEL

Requirements

• University/Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Earth Sciences (Mineralogy/Geochemistry) or equivalent qualification
• Strong interest in experimental work at a large scale facility
• Eligible to enroll in the PhD program at the TU Dortmund
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international and multi-disciplinary team
• Good knowledge of English

• Experience with synchrotron radiation or FEL experiments
• Hands-on experience in experimental set-up design/installation/commissioning
• First experience with high-pressure experiments (diamond anvil cells or dynamic compression)
• Basic programming skills using Python or similar programming tools

Our offer

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary: min. 13/1 with 4,901.11 € - max 13/2 with 5,279.32 € (values for full time will be adjusted according to the part-time model); the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month’s salary
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

• Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform