Data Scientist for detector calibration (f/m/d)

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The European XFEL is seeking a postdoc researcher in physics to enhance detector data quality and calibration. This role involves collaboration with a diverse team and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including flexible hours and extensive training opportunities.

Leistungen

Family friendly working environment

Flexible working times

30 days of vacation

Generous company pension scheme

Subsidized company restaurant

Extensive training opportunities

Access to mental health platform

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent required.
• Excellent programming experience, ideally in a scientific context.
• Solid knowledge of Python and its ecosystem.

Aufgaben

• Maximize the quality of detector data by optimizing configurations.
• Contribute to extending and improving the detector calibration infrastructure.
• Participate in scientific experiments and user support.

Kenntnisse

Programming experience

Python

Data science techniques

Communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company European XFEL Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 11 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information This appointment is limited to 3 years Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number S-592 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

For our Detector group we are looking fora

The Position

• maximize the quality of detector data;
• in particular, by optimizing detector configuration with respect to different experimental techniques employed at European XFEL,
• and by enhancing tools to calibrate and characterize them;
• contribute extending and improving the European XFEL’s detector calibration infrastructure;
• actively participate in scientific experiments and user support;
• liaise with instrument scientists and other stakeholders inside and outside European XFEL.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent;
• Excellent programming experience, ideally within a scientific context;
• in particular, solid knowledge of Python and its ecosystem (e.g., Numpy, Scipy, ...).
• Good understanding of data science techniques;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a structured way in a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary team;
• English as working language.
• The following are considered as assets:
• Experience in calibration and characterization of advanced silicon X‑ray and/or particle detectors;
• Experience with simulation of detector response to X‑rays;
• Experience with X-ray-based experimental techniques;
• Experience with git or similar version control system.

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found here .

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your wellbeing

Our company language is English.

Reference number: S-592

Duration: This appointment is limited to 3 years.

Application

Please apply online and provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters.
The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.