DESY Hamburg
We are lookign for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of optical control of particles for serial crystallography.
DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science,
particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics. More
than 2400 employees work at our two locations Hamburg and Zeuthen in
science, technology and administration.
We offer an open, inclusive, and international environment with
first-class facilities. We are located on a vibrant research campus
together with the University of Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast lmaging.
The Coherent lmaging group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser
Science, DESY, is developing methods to utilise revolutionary new
sources such as X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) for obtaining
structures of macromolecules at atomic resolution, at room temperature,
to explore their dynamics and function. The group has the expertise in
the development of sophisticated instrumentation and analysis methods
for serial crystallography. lt develops sample delivery and
characterisation techniques for biological materials, and new forms of microscopy, holography, and ptychography for the imaging of molecules to cells. The group extensively collaborates with leading structural biology groups throughout the world. One of our goals is to develop optofluidic approaches for the precise control of the delivery of protein microcrystals in megahertz serial crystallography experiments at the European XFEL. In collaboration with the Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH), we aim to control the trajectories of particles in microchannels using optical trapping or acoustics, for example, to synchronise them to X-ray pulses.
The position:
- Develop principles and prototypes for opto-fluidic control of protein microcrystals in microfluidic systems
- Integrate diagnostics such as particle tracking into microfluidic systems
- Create a compact system based on combining optical waveguides and fluid channels using laser-selective etching technology
- Deploy operable sample delivery systems for experiments at the European XFEL
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in physics, engineering or similar discipline
- Background in optics, microfluidics, or velocimetry is preferred
- Experience in fibre-based optical systems, instrument control, and machine vision preferred
- Self-motivated and work well in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Very good communication skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly nature
For further information please contact Dr. Saša Bajt, +49-40-8998-2082 (sasa.bajt@desy.de) or Prof. Dr. Henry Chapman, +49-40-8998-4155.
The position is limited to 2 years.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY operates flexible work schemes. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. Vacant positions at DESY are in general open to part-timework. During each application procedure DESY will assess whether the post can be filled with part-time employees.
We are looking forward to your application via our application system: www.desy.de/onlineapplication. The application deadline is March 21, 2020.
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Code: FSPO002/2020
Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg Germany
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
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