Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Bonding Technologies at DZA
16.10.2026
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Bonding Technologies at DZA
The following position is to be filled at the earliest possible date, fixed-term until 30 June 2029 (third-party-funded position in accordance with Section 2(2) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act – WissZeitVG): T02D-26-02 Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Bonding Technologies
Bonding Technologies for Cryogenic Composite Silicon Mirrors (ET Low-Frequency Interferometer).
The DZA is a partner in Joint Project D of the German Einstein Telescope (ET) preparatory programme, one of five thematic joint projects coordinated by the German ET research community to advance preparations for ET and build up German capacity for its realisation. Joint Project D focuses on technologies for the mirrors of the low-frequency interferometer (ET-LF), which require large silicon substrates with extremely low optical absorption and excellent mechanical properties, operated under cryogenic suspension and ultra-high vacuum conditions. Within Subproject D2, the DZA is developing large-scale composite silicon substrates by bonding smaller silicon pieces into larger test masses. This position is funded through the BMFTR joint project “ET Verbund D – Mirror Technologies – Technologies for ET-LF Mirrors” (Subproject 3, grant no. 05A26CA1) and will focus on the bonding technologies work package (WP3). Application deadline: November 13th, 2026.