Are you passionate about cutting-edge laser science and nuclear fusion research? The Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), one of the world’s top research centres, is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in its revolutionary IGNYTe project focused on Lasers for Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF). This exciting opportunity starts September 1, 2025, and is funded under Germany’s Fusion 2040 programme.
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Program Overview
DESY’s IGNYTe project aims to overcome one of the biggest challenges in direct drive fusion — developing a reliable, efficient ultraviolet (UV) laser system to stabilize fusion target compression. This research will contribute to the development of next-generation clean energy sources and put you at the forefront of laser physics, optics, and photonics.
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PhD Positions Offered:
1# Laser Development Focus
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- Build and optimize fibre/solid-state laser front-ends
- Control spectral and temporal profiles of nanosecond laser pulses
2# Broadband UV-Generation Focus
- Design nonlinear optical setups for spectral broadening
- Study third-order nonlinearities for UV laser fields.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Remuneration: Paid under Remuneration Group 13 (TV-AVH salary structure)
- Duration: 3-year fixed term with full-time or part-time options
- Work on one of the most sought-after topics in fusion energy research
- Access to state-of-the-art laser labs, computing clusters, and global collaborations
- A highly international and interdisciplinary research environment
- Job Ticket Support for German public transport (Deutschland-Ticket)
- Family-friendly policies and pension benefits
- No teaching duties — focus entirely on your PhD research
- Joint degree opportunity through University of Hamburg.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, you should:
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- Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, optics, or a related discipline
- Have at least 6 months of laser lab experience
- Possess knowledge in pulsed laser systems or nonlinear optics
- Be a team player with strong English communication skills
- Be highly motivated and passionate about laser fusion research.
Apply: https://jobs.stellenpool24.de/html/37805/373.html
The last date to apply for the PhD Scholarship in Lasers for Inertial Confinement Fusion at DESY is June 30, 2025.
DATE . JUN/12/2025