Beamline Scientist - Beamline P03

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research facility in Germany is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the P03/MiNaXS team. You will develop micro- and nano-focusing techniques and conduct research on functional nanomaterials. A PhD in physics or chemistry is required, along with skills in SAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS methods. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers in a collaborative and family-friendly atmosphere.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Job-sharing models

Participation in mobile work

Family-friendly atmosphere

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• PhD required with a strong background in relevant sciences.
• Experience in synchrotron radiation sources is essential.
• Programming skills, especially in Python, are highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop micro‑ and nano‑focusing techniques at P03/MiNaXS.
• Support users at P03/MiNaXS and contribute to software development.
• Conduct research in nanostructured thin films using GISAXS/GIWAXS methods.

Kenntnisse

PhD in physics, chemistry or comparable sciences

Knowledge of SAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS methods

Experience in surface coating thin film technologies

Programming skills in Python

Experience in analysing GISAXS/GIWAXS data

Business fluent English

Record of scientific publications

Ausbildung

PhD and master in physics, chemistry or comparable sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Work group

FS-PETRA-D

Area of research

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date

11.12.2025

Job description

DESY. The P03/MiNaXS beamline is a world‑leading facility for combining X‑ray micro and nanobeams with small‑ and wide‑angle X‑ray scattering (GISAXS/GIWAXS) with special focus on in‑situ and operando investigations of functional and hybrid nanomaterials. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist for the P03/MiNaXS team.

Responsibilities

• Participation in development of micro‑ and nano‑focusing techniques at P03/MiNaXS in terms of hardware and software as well as future PETRA IV planning
• Development of data acquisition and analysis environment
• User support at P03/MiNaXS
• Pursuing a research program in the field of surfaces, interfaces or nanostructured thin films studied with GISAXS/GIWAXS methods in combination with developments of analytic software

Qualifications

• PhD and master in physics, chemistry or comparable sciences
• Knowledge and experience in SAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS methods at 3rd or 4th‑generation synchrotron radiation sources
• Experience in surface coating thin film technologies is desirable
• Programming skills, especially in Python, are highly desirable
• Experience in analysing GISAXS/GIWAXS data
• Business fluent English
• Record of scientific publications

Benefits and working conditions

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well‑being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work–life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part‑time, job‑sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family‑friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland‑Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal. Applynow DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part‑time employment.

Further information: https://www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen‑Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: [phone]‑3392

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.