The Position

• Develop and optimize two-color imaging methodologies for coherent diffraction imaging (CDI) experiments;
• Plan, prepare, and perform CDI experiments at the European XFEL;
• Analyze experimental CDI data and contribute to the development of reconstruction and analysis tools;
• Work at the interface of quantum physics, detector instrumentation, and computational methods;
• Collaborate across experimental, instrumental, and computational disciplines;
• Publish findings in leading scientific journals and present them at international conferences;
• Write a doctoral thesis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, photonics, engineering, computer science, or a closely related field;
• Strong interest in ultrafast science, X-ray imaging, plasma dynamics, or nanoscale physics;
• Solid knowledge of experimental physics and data analysis;
• Experience with scientific programming, preferably in Python, C/C++, or a similar language;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.