E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 31.12.2025, extension may be possible)
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow (f/d/m) to take on the scientific and technical responsibility for the development of a complex laser system as part of the project BECCAL.
BECCAL is a large joint endeavor by NASA and DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) to implement a user facility for experiments with ultra-cold quantum gases of Rubidium and Potassium on the international space station ISS.
Depending on the background and research interests, the work might be extended to cover experiments with ultra-cold quantum gases and dual species atom interferometry on sounding rockets or other micro-gravity platforms.
Job description:
scientific services for research in the BECCAL project
responsibility for assembly, characterization and operation of the BECCAL laser system (including integration into the full BECCAL assembly)
work closely with and coordinate other postdoctoral fellows, doctoral candidates and Masters students
interact intensively with partners in the BECCAL collaboration, including the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and other NASA facilities in the USA
support aspects of product assurance and space qualification
participate in experiments with ultra-cold Rubidium and Potassium
present research results in international journals and conferences as well as to relevant project stakeholders
Requirements:
completed academic degree (master or similar) and Ph.D./doctoral degree (completed or thesis already submitted) in physics (or in related fields with appropriate specialization)
expertise in the development and/or characterization of laser systems for laser cooling or precision measurement applications
willingness and ability to work with NASA partners at locations in the USA
good team spirit and ability to work effectively in a collaboration
Beneficial qualifications:
practical experience with ultra-cold quantum gases and/or atom interferometry
experience in computer aided design (preferably Autodesk)
programming skills (preferably with experience in Python)
good knowledge of analog and digital electronics
leadership skills and experience
knowledge of space design and safety standards
gender and diversity sensitivity
Applications to
Please send your application (including cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates and documents) quoting the reference number DR/085/23 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Prof. Achim Peters, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or in electronic form as a single PDF file to achim.peters@physik.hu-berlin.de.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Data protection information on the processing of your personal data within the framework of the advertisement and selection procedure can be found on our Website: https://hu.berlln/DSGYO.
Please send your application (including cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates and documents) quoting the reference number DR/085/23 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Prof. Achim Peters, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or in electronic form as a single PDF file to achim.peters@physik.hu-berlin.de.
E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 31.12.2025, extension may be possible)
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow (f/d/m) to take on the scientific and technical responsibility for the development of a complex laser system as part of the project BECCAL.
BECCAL is a large joint endeavor by NASA and DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) to implement a user facility for experiments with ultra-cold quantum gases of Rubidium and Potassium on the international space station ISS.
Depending on the background and research interests, the work might be extended to cover experiments with ultra-cold quantum gases and dual species atom interferometry on sounding rockets or other micro-gravity platforms.
Job description:
scientific services for research in the BECCAL project
responsibility for assembly, characterization and operation of the BECCAL laser system (including integration into the full BECCAL assembly)
work closely with and coordinate other postdoctoral fellows, doctoral candidates and Masters students
interact intensively with partners in the BECCAL collaboration, including the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and other NASA facilities in the USA
support aspects of product assurance and space qualification
participate in experiments with ultra-cold Rubidium and Potassium
present research results in international journals and conferences as well as to relevant project stakeholders
Requirements:
completed academic degree (master or similar) and Ph.D./doctoral degree (completed or thesis already submitted) in physics (or in related fields with appropriate specialization)
expertise in the development and/or characterization of laser systems for laser cooling or precision measurement applications
willingness and ability to work with NASA partners at locations in the USA
good team spirit and ability to work effectively in a collaboration
Beneficial qualifications:
practical experience with ultra-cold quantum gases and/or atom interferometry
experience in computer aided design (preferably Autodesk)
programming skills (preferably with experience in Python)
good knowledge of analog and digital electronics
leadership skills and experience
knowledge of space design and safety standards
gender and diversity sensitivity
Applications to
Please send your application (including cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates and documents) quoting the reference number DR/085/23 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Prof. Achim Peters, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or in electronic form as a single PDF file to achim.peters@physik.hu-berlin.de.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Data protection information on the processing of your personal data within the framework of the advertisement and selection procedure can be found on our Website: https://hu.berlln/DSGYO.
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