Research Associate position in the attosecond science team at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL),Hamburg, Germany (Deadline:17.12.2025)

We are opening a new Research Associate position in the attosecond science team at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) in Hamburg. In the CFEL-ATTO group, we develop advanced attosecond technology to track and control electron dynamics in matter. Our approach enables real-time observation of electronic processes and manipulation of properties at the atomic scale. The Research Associate will conduct experiments combining tunable few-femtosecond UV-vis and attosecond soft X-ray pulses with liquid jet technology, as well as measurements at large-scale facilities to control matter’s functionality with laser light.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

The successful applicant has:

  • a master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science
  • experience with lasers and/or spectroscopy approaches
  • experimental skills and interest in instrumentation development
  • excellent knowledge of English
  • the ability to work as part of a team
  • commitment, motivation, and willingness to learn are valued more than prior specialization in all areas

Application Deadline:  17.12.2026