Postdoctoral Scientist – Detector Integration and Characterization (f/m/d)

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The European XFEL is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join their Detector group in Schenefeld, Germany. This role involves the integration, characterization, and calibration of advanced X-ray detectors, requiring a PhD in physics and experience in hardware integration. The position offers a vibrant international work environment with competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working 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 or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in hardware integration and calibration of detectors.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) for data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Integrate and calibrate X-ray detectors at European XFEL.
• Participate in installation and setup of new detector systems.
• Analyze measurement data and optimize calibration procedures.

Kenntnisse

Hardware integration

Calibration and characterization

Basic programming skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in physics or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company European XFEL Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD 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-591 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 3.4km-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

Postdoctoral Scientist – Detector Integration and Characterization (f/m/d)

The Position

• Integration, characterization and calibration of X-ray detectors at the European XFEL, with focus on the new systems, including large detectors and small modules/prototypes.
• Participation in the installation, integration, and setup of new detector systems.
• Contribution to the setup, and optimization of laboratory infrastructure for detector characterization and calibration.
• Supporting detector developers, mechanical and electronics engineers in component testing and integration.
• Performing measurements and detector tests, including response characterization, stability studies, and calibration.
• Analyzing measurement data and contributing to the development and refinement of calibration and characterization procedures and tools in collaboration with software colleagues.
• Taking an active role in the user support provided to the instruments by the Data Department.

Requirements

• PhD in physics or an equivalent experience.
• Experience in hardware integration, including vacuum setups and mechanical assembly.
• Experience in calibration and characterization of advanced X‑ray and/or particle detectors.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation tasks.
• Experience in detector operation and usage at a light source is considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of detector front-end electronics, DAQ systems, and lab instrumentation is an asset.
• Experience with simulation of detector response to X‑rays is an asset.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a structured way in a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary team with

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-591

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.