About the role
DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) in Hamburg is hiring a Postdoctoral Laser Scientist for a 3-year, full-time role supporting the European XFEL facility. Responsibilities include designing automated laser beam shaping systems, developing metrics to quantify beam quality, implementing apodized beam techniques, building AI-based alignment systems using reinforcement learning, and collaborating with beamline teams on commissioning and knowledge transfer. Requires a PhD in Physics, Optics, Laser Science, or a related engineering field, with expertise in laser systems, beam characterization, automation, and Python; machine learning experience is a plus. Flexible working hours/part-time options available; compensation follows the TV-AVH German public-sector scale.
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