Postdoctoral Reseacher (F/M/D) Laser-based plasma diagnostics

For application-oriented research activities in our department Plasma Surface Technology we are looking for an expert to join us at the earliest possible date at the Greifswald site:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (F/M/D) Laser-based plasma diagnostics

Fixed term contract initially for 12 months (extension for one more year is possible) / Weekly working time 40 hours / Remuneration according to TV-L wage group 13 (gross salary range depending on professional experience, see renumeration table 2025)

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

are the development and application of advanced laser-based diagnostics for the characterisation of plasma-chemical processes and plasma-surface interactions, and in particular:

• to operate and maintain a two-photon absorption laser-induced fluorescence experiment (TALIF);
• to quantify densities of atomic hydrogen in a hydrogen-containing plasma for the analysis of their loss rates on selected surfaces;
• to apply and set up laser-based spectroscopic methods such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy to extend the analysis for molecular radicals in hydrogen-containing plasmas with impurities;
• to carry out detailed studies to elucidate relevant plasma-chemical processes and to identify key species in the plasma.

Furthermore, you will:

• work together with scientists from the institute and the project team of partner institutions;
• communicate project results to the project team and other stakeholders.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Experimental physicist or chemist or equivalent background with a completed PhD degree
• Very good knowledge in the field of laser spectroscopy for the sensitive detection of atoms and molecules in the gas phase
• Experience with diagnostics based on cavity enhanced spectroscopy
• Experience in the field of plasma spectroscopy
• Confident use of tools such as Python, Matlab and Origin
• Highly motivated and with the drive to advance scientific research in the field of plasma diagnostics and plasma chemistry
• High degree of commitment, incentive, self-reliant working, ability to handle stress, team spirit, flexibility, reliability and problem-solving competence
• Experience in writing scientific reports and publications
• Confident manner and communicative personality
• Communicative skills in German and English (spoken and written) above average

OUR OFFER FOR YOU:

• Compensation according to collective salary agreement of Länder (TV-L) including employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave and retirement benefits
• Creative working environment
• State-of-the-art technical facilities
• Experienced and professional support
• Extensive qualification measures for your personal development like In-house training (e.g. project management, scientific writing, writing project proposals)
• Networking opportunities at national and international conferences and in cooperation with national and international industry partners
• Possibility to look outside the box, e.g., involvement in other application-oriented projects
• Internal institutional laboratory tours (“What do the colleagues do?”)
• Flexible working hours and possibility of home-office days
• In-house German course free of charge
• A working environment certified as family-friendly
• Family Office
• 30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31)
• Online Sports courses ("Moving break") and internal sport groups
• Staff kitchen

OUR INSTITUTE…

ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Agriculture/ Bioeconomy & Environment, Plasma Medicine, Surfaces & Materials, Process- & Energy Technology and Smart Data Technologies. Currently, the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock, and Karlsburg).

For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with the common documents (cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees and letters of reference) giving the keyword „0598 Postdoctoral Researcher Laser-based plasma diagnostics“- preferably via our online application form - until 16^th November 2025.

Your performance and personality count, regardless of your age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability or ideology. We look forward to receiving your applications!

The INP wants equal participation of men and women, especially in science. There are many good reasons why it is worthwhile to promote the potential of women specifically. Qualified women candidates are explicitly called to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

CONTACT:

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Frank Hempel (tel. +49 3834 554 3857; e-mail: hempel(at)inp-greifswald.de).

Please send your applications to*:

Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)

Ms Lisa Mollenhauer

Human Resources Department

Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2

17489 Greifswald

E-Mail: bewu(at)inp-greifswald.de

* Unfortunately, we cannot refund any expenses associated with the application or job interview due to budgetary regulations.