Description
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein
Institute) is the largest research institute in the world, specializing in
general relativity and beyond. The institute is located in Potsdam and
Hanover, where it closely collaborates with the Leibniz Universität Hannover.
MPI in Hanover is looking for a Postdoc (m/f/d) for precision interferometry
in gravitational wave detectors.
Our research
The Albert Einstein Institute (AEI) offers a unique research environment
with groups working in ground- and space-based laser interferometry, laser
development, non-classical light sources, modern control, and gravitational
wave data analysis. AEI researchers are involved in all operating and planned
gravitational wave detectors worldwide. It is one of the world-leading
gravitational wave detector instrumentation institutions and offers high-class
optics laboratories, professional electronics, and mechanical workshops.
The open position is part of the cooperative project Glass Technologies for
the Einstein Telescope of the AEI in Hanover and the Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Optics and Precision Engineering. The Einstein Telescope is a planned
gravitational wave observatory in Europe, and AEI is involved in various
research activities to make it a reality. Within our project, we will develop
critical technologies for the Einstein Telescope seismic isolation, such as
integrating Meta-lens structures with monolithic fiber collimators. In
addition, numerical and analytic modeling will be performed to define
requirements for the instrumentation.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in physics, or equivalent, and should have one
or more of the following skills:
Extensive experience with high precision optics, optical systems, and
precision metrology.
Excellent organizational skills and experience in mentoring students.
Analytical analysis and numerical simulations of physical systems.
Data processing and analysis under the strict application of good
scientific practice.
We are particularly interested in hiring motivated, communicative, and
creative applicants with excellent analytical thinking.
We offer
The successful candidate will be part of the Glass Technologies for the
Einstein Telescope project with substantial funding for experimental research.
The project did just begin in January 2022. This will give the successful
applicant ample opportunity to shape the project as envisioned.
Payment is according to 100% of the pay scale of public services in Germany
TVöD Bund E13. The contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of
extension.
The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more severely disabled
people. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless
of gender, nationality, skin color, origin, religion and ideology, disability,
age, sexual orientation, and identity.
Your application
Please upload your application documents combined into a single PDF file on
our application portal. It should include a cover letter, your CV and
publication list, Ph.D. certificate or the tentative date of graduation.
Additionally, upload your Ph.D. or master thesis. One letter of reference
should be requested through or application portal. Please get in contact with
Sina Köhlenbeck (Sina.Koehlenbeck@aei.mpg.de) for further information. The
position is open until filled.
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