Max-Planck-Institute for Physics: Postdoctoral Position

Overview

The Max-Planck-Institute for Physics invites applications for a Postdoctoral positionto participate in a new effort on proton-driven plasma wakefield acceleration.

The concept of proton-driven plasma wakefield acceleration has recently been proposed as a means of accelerating a bunch of electrons to high energies with very high gradients. Initial calculations are promising, as shown in Nature Physics 5, 363 - 367 (2009), and a demonstration experiment is now under consideration. The focus of the work will be on developing time- and frequency domain characterization techniques for the plasma wakefields and for the drive and witness bunches. An experimental technique under consideration to extract information on electric fields is single-shot electro-optical sampling based on dispersive Fourier transform.

Formal requirement for this position is a PhD in experimental nonlinear optics, plasma or terahertz physics. Previous experience in plasma wakefield experiments, particle and/or accelerator physics are an advantage.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organization (TVöD) rules. The contract is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of an extension. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. The goal is to enhance the percentage of women where they are underrepresented. Women, therefore, are especially encouraged to apply. The MPG is committed to employing more handicapped people. Applications of handicapped people are particularly welcome.

Further information can be obtained from Dr. Olaf Reimann (reimann@mpp.mpg.de ).

Interested applicants should submit their application by July 15, 2011, including a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of support to be sent to

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik

(Werner-Heisenberg-Institut)

Ms. Ina Wacker

Föhringer Ring 6

D-80805 München

Germany

http://www.mpg.de/

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