PhD student (f/m/d) Diamond based quantum imaging

Through cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) solves some of the pressing societal and industrial challenges of our time. Join our 1.500 employees from more than 70 nations at one of our six research sites!

The Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research is dedicated to the study of materials and their nanostructures that can be considered for future applications in information technology and are based on electrical, magnetic or optical functionalities.

The Department of Quantum Technologies is looking for a PhD student (f/m/d) Diamond based quantum imaging.

Your tasks:
The objective is to experimentally test and optimize quantum-imaging protocols with the nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond for neurosurgery. As the basis for the preparation of the dissertation, the specific tasks include:

Carrying out literature research
Planning and execution of optically-detected magnetic resonance experiments with diamond
Analysis and modelling of the experimental data
Publication and presentation of scientific results

Your profile:
Master of Science in Physics, Engineering Physics or a related subject area obtained with above-average qualifications
Experience with magnetic resonance techniques
Very good experimental skills
Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment
Motivation to carry out research independently
Good language skills in English (written and spoken)

Our offer:
A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
Numerous company health management offerings
Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

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