From: External Academic Relations.
To: Birzeit University Community.
The External Academic Relations office is pleased to announce the funded PhD opportunity in Structured Light at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Germany.
About HZDR:
With cutting-edge research in the fields of energy, health, and matter, HZDR is home to around 1,500 employees from over 70 nations. The Institute of Radiation Physics focuses on states of matter under extreme conditions and at very small dimensions. The selected PhD student will join the Department of Laser Particle Acceleration to contribute to advanced laser physics research.
Type of the scholarship: PhD
Period or starting date: 1 July 2025
Available fields of study:
- Laser Physics
- Nonlinear Optics
- Photonics
- Femtosecond Lasers and Diagnostics
- Particle Acceleration Techniques
Application Deadline: 27 May 2025
Funding:
The position includes:
- Salary in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund)
- 30 days of paid leave
- Company pension scheme (VBL)
- Work-life balance support (part-time work, mobile work, flexible hours)
- Health promotion services and employee discounts
- Subsidized Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket
Conditions:
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a related field.
- Knowledge in nonlinear optics, photonics, and laser physics is required.
- Hands-on experience in femtosecond lasers, vacuum systems, or programming (LabView, Python) is advantageous.
- Strong scientific communication skills in English are required. German is an asset.
- The position is based in Dresden, limited to 36 months, with 19.5 hours/week.
Selection criteria:
- Academic excellence in relevant scientific fields
- Research motivation and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Scientific communication skills
- Practical experience in experimental laser setups or related tools
How to apply:
1. Apply directly through the online application system at the following link:
https://www.hzdr.de/db/!BewerbungS1?pNid=490&pJid=2075&pLang=en
2. Forward the email of confirmation of receipt of your application to the External Academic Relations Office: [email protected]
For questions, contact:
Dr. Arie Irman: +49 351 260 3043
Good Luck
External Academic Relations
May, 2025
