two positions for physicists available at PTB in Berlin
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) uses synchrotron radiation of the electron storage ring BESSY in Berlin-Adlershof for metrology and spectroscopy purposes. Department 7.2 “Cryophysics and Spectrometry” is offering two positions:
- physicist, doctoral candidate (position limited to 3 years)
- post-doctoral candidate (position limited to 2 years)
for the further development and application of X-ray spectrometry at BESSY. The positions are offered within the scope of a third-party funded research project and will commence as soon as possible.
Tasks:
- Development and application of X-ray spectrometry under grazing incidence when using synchrotron radiation
- Further development and application of quantitative X-ray spectrometry
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with cooperation partners in international projects
Requirements:
- Studies in physics (e.g. German “Diplom” or Master) with a doctoral degree
- Knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following fields: X-ray spectroscopy, spectroscopy with synchrotron radiation
- Interest in the further development of measurement procedures and use of complex instrumentation
- Pronounced capacity to work in a team and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation with internal and external partners
- Good command of German and English
For further information, please contact Dr B. Beckhoff, tel.: +49 (0)30 3481-7170, e-mail: burkhard.beckhoff@ptb.de, or Dr M. Müller, tel.: +49 (0)30 3481-7176, e-mail: matthias.mueller@ptb.de
application deadline: July 10, 2012