Postdoc (f/m/d) Optical Pump-Probe diagnostics for nano-structured targets

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) • Dresden, Sachsen • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.


The Institute of Radiation Physics conducts research for states of matter under extreme conditions and in very small dimensions.


The Department of Laser Particle Acceleration is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) Optical Pump-Probe diagnostics for nano-structured targets. 


Your tasks

  • Experiments at the high power laser facility Draco at the HZDR to study, control and optimise the nano-accelerator concept

  • Implementation and commissioning of the optical pump & probe concepts using optical light in the visible and EUV range

  • Use and development of complementary plasma and particle diagnostics
  • Your profile

  • Completed PhD in the field of Physics or co...