Job Offer from March 21, 2025
The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is one of the most internationally renowned research institutes. More than 400 employees in 5 scientific departments conduct and facilitate top-level research on historic grounds in Berlin-Dahlem, which is unique worldwide.
We currently offer a Postdoc position (m/f/d) for the application of THz fields in ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) in the Department of Physical Chemistry of Prof. Martin Wolf. The successful candidate will join our ultrafast electron diffraction team in the Max Planck Fellow Group Structural & Electronic Surface Dynamics. The team studies femtosecond structural dynamics in a variety of condensed matter systems using in-house UED experiments and is associated with the Ultrafast Nanoscience group of Prof. Ralph Ernstorfer at TU Berlin.
Requirements
- Successfully completed PhD degree in physics or a related subject.
- Excellent communication skills, and in particular good command of the English language.
- Hands-on experience with ultrafast optics.
- Programming skills: Matlab, Python etc.
In addition, research experience in one of the following fields is an advantage:
- Ultrafast THz optics
- Work with ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) setups
- crystallography and diffraction methods (X-ray, electrons, or Neutrons)
- CAD design (e.g. using Solid edge or similar software)
We offer
- An attractive, diverse work environment and a varied role where you make an important contribution to international research.
- A position as public servant in the TVÖD-E13 payment scheme initially limited to 2 years, with the option for extension.
- Access to world-class laboratory and analytical infrastructure.
- Modern and predominantly electronic workflows.
- Attractive and individualized training opportunities, e.g., through the Planck Academy.
- Extensive on-site technical training
- Subsidy for the job ticket.
- Very good connections to public transport, bicycle parking, charging stations for e-cars, good parking facilities.
- A friendly and respectful international working environment.
Your application
Please submit your application via our online application portal as soon as possible including the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- List of courses + GPA
- Names and email addresses of three references.
Applications will be accepted from immediately until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. William Windsor (windsor@fhi.mpg.de)
Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
Max Planck Society
The Max Planck Society endeavors to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society aims to increase the participation of women in research. Therefore, applications by women are particularly welcome. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Berlin
The Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) is located in the quiet south-west of Gemany’s capital Berlin, which is a large, tolerant and cosmopolitan city. Berlin offers a wide variety of culture, art, music, and outdoor opportunities.