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) / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) Research and development of novel high-performance laser components and diagnostics. With appropriate funding and suitability, employment beyond 31.12.2026 will be sought.
The position is embedded in the TechLab Novel Compact Laser Plasma Accelerators of the “Helmholtz Innovation Platform for Accelerator-based Technologies and Solutions” (Hi-Acts), an innovation platform with the aim of bringing accelerator technologies into industrial and medical applications. Strengthening cooperation between research and industry and building a strong industrial network are particularly relevant.

• Development and supervision of scientific and technical topics in the field of laser development, e.g. diagnostics, components, technologies
• Cooperation and joint work with optics and laser manufactures
• Participation in the Draco laser team using the results achieved to continuously improve the laser system