• Development of an imaging concept for testing the feasibility of nano-accelerator concept
• Implementation and commissioning of the developed concepts at the HED-HIBEF instrument at EuXFEL
• Preparation and execution of experiments involving the ReLaX laser at EuXFEL
• Support of HED/HIBEF lead scientists in developing an experimental platform with focus on IFE related science
• Preparation of grant applications and community building focused on IFE research

• Completed PhD in the field of Physics with focus on x-ray imaging on high energy density matter or comparable natural sciences
• Relevant professional experience in the specified area
• Phase contrast imaging and small angle scattering using hard x-ray radiation
• Coherent imaging x-ray
• Deep knowledge of laser plasma interaction by high intensity lasers
• Capability of execute and analyse plasma simulation by kinetic or hydro-dynamic codes
• Analysis and reconstruction of relevant plasma parameters from hard x-ray experimental data
• Execution of experiments at relevant facilities such as LCLS-MEC, SACLA,EuXFEL, preferentially as principal investigator
• Strong leadership in the field of x-ray applications for HED science, demonstrated by publication track record
• Strong international collaborations
• Very good knowledge of English

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• The employment contract is permanent with a six-month probationary period
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV,
diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=73427