The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is the National Metrology
Institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with scientific and technical
service tasks. It furthers progress and reliability in metrology for
society, economy and science.     

For our Department 3.2 "Analytics and Thermodynamic State Behaviour of
Gases" in Braunschweig, we are looking for a


candidate for a doctor's degree


to join us as soon as possible. The post is initially limited to 2 years and
can be prolonged. The tasks are in compliance with the characteristics of
Salary Group IIa BAT; the remuneration will be paid according to the
regulations of the TVöD (85 %).

Tasks:

    * Setting-up of a transportable in-situ laser spectrometer for high
temporal resolution proof of water vapour inside a combustion engine by
means of tuneable diode lasers and minimally invasive optics or fibre optics
    * Validation of the spectrometer at the humidity standards of PTB
    * Work at various motor test beds within the scope of cooperation with
the University of Duisburg/Essen


The objective of this work is, on the one hand, the investigation of the
fundamentals of high-pressure spectroscopy of water vapour. Furthermore, the
novel laser spectrometer - an innovative and efficient tool for the direct
optimization of combustion in engines and exhaust recuperation - is to be
made available to engine developers. The work will be carried out in close
coordination with the automotive industry.


Requirements:

    * Completed university studies of physics, chemistry or engineering in
the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and process
engineering with a very good degree
    * Experience/interest in one or several of the following fields are of
advantage:
      Optics, molecule and laser spectroscopy, laser physics and
applications, computer-aided measuring data acquisition and evaluation
(programs under LABVIEW), optical simulation, electronics
    * We expect you to be creative, to use your own initiative and to be a
good communicator


For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. V. Ebert, tel.: +49 531
592-3200,
e-mail: [log in to unmask] or
O. Witzel, tel.: +49 531 592 3112, e-mail: [log in to unmask]

The PTB promotes the professional equality of women and men and is thus
especially interested in applications from women.

Within the scope of the official feasibilities, PTB offers flexible
part-time work schemes in order to support in particular the compatibility
of family and profession.
For further information, see our flyer "Familienfreundliche PTB"
(Compatibility of family and profession at PTB) at www.ptb.de/Jobs/Ausbildung.

Disabled persons will be given priority if they have the same occupational
aptitude.

Are you interested? Then we are looking forward to hearing from you. Please
send your detailed application to the address below by 10 March 2010,
quoting the reference number 07/10-3: