Scientist Powder Diffraction at beamline P02.1 & P25

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany seeks a motivated scientist for a postdoctoral role in developing automated powder diffraction instruments. The position involves collaboration with international teams and offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours and various benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Part-time options

Job sharing

Mobile work (up to 50%)

Health management

Occupational pension

Comprehensive training

Development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Experience in beamline instrumentation and data collection.

Aufgaben

• Develop and commission automated powder diffraction endstation.
• User support at P25 and P02.1.
• Conduct in-house research in powder diffraction.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Programming

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science

Master or diploma in physics, materials science

Tools

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Work group:

FS-PETRA-D/P02.1

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

02.05.2025

Job description:

DESY, with the storage ring PETRA III and the Free-Electron-Laser FLASH, offers a unique combination of photon sources to the scientific community. PETRA III, one of the most brilliant hard X-ray facilities worldwide, currently provides 23 undulator beamlines for experiments utilizing the extreme source brilliance. The new beamline P25 will be built for innovative industrial applications and will serve as a testbed for new technical developments towards PETRA IV. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced scientist to plan and develop a fully automated instrument for high-throughput powder diffraction at P25, including commissioning and user support in collaboration with the powder diffraction team at beamline P02.1. This beamline specializes in high-energy X-ray powder diffraction and PDF methods, working on in-situ crystallization, variable temperature studies, operando studies of battery materials and catalysts, stress-strain measurements, and rapid data collections under ambient conditions. The candidate should also contribute to our in-house research program through their own projects.

About your role:

1. Development and commissioning of the new fully automated powder diffraction endstation at P25 in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
2. User support at P25 and P02.1.
3. Work as part of a team to provide operational support for powder diffraction and PDF experiments, collaborating with the international user community and industry.
4. Develop and pursue an in-house research program in powder diffraction or total scattering.

About you:

• Completed higher education (master or diploma) in physics, materials science, or a related field, or equivalent expertise and experience.
• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• Profound knowledge in beamline instrumentation and data collection at 3rd generation synchrotron beamlines.
• Experience analyzing data from powder diffraction or total scattering experiments.
• Knowledge in pharmacy, in-situ catalytic or gas sorption studies, battery materials.
• Experience in user operation and design of automated experiments.
• Basic programming skills, preferably in Python.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in English.

We offer a unique international research environment, flexible working hours, part-time options, job sharing, mobile work (up to 50%), and a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. Our benefits include health management, occupational pension, comprehensive training, and development opportunities. Remuneration follows TV-AVH regulations, with a financial supplement for the German job ticket. We encourage women and severely handicapped persons to apply, and part-time employment is supported.

Further information is available at: www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Personalabteilung, Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, Germany's largest scientific organization.