Physicist or Engineer (all genders)

GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Darmstadt seeks a Physicist or Engineer to work on the development of the HELIAC superconducting linear accelerator. The role involves supervising manufacturing, conducting tests, and participating in beam dynamics development. Candidates should have a Master's degree in physics or engineering, with knowledge in RF, vacuum technology, and beam dynamics. A PhD is desirable but not mandatory. This position offers a 3-year contract with competitive salary as per public employee agreements.

Qualifikationen

• University Master Degree in physics or engineering sciences required.
• Good language skills in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Supervision of manufacturing of superconducting cavities.
• Cryogenic test of RF-cavities.
• Operation of cryogenic infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Systems

Accelerator Installations

Radio Frequency

Vacuum Technology

Beam Dynamics

Teamwork

English

German

Ausbildung

University Master Degree in Physics or Engineering Sciences

PhD in Accelerator Science or Physics

Tools

Python

Analog Electronics

Digital Electronics

Jobbeschreibung

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, is being built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to world-class science.For the department Linac (LIN) we are looking for a

Physicist or Engineer (all genders)

Reference: 25.57-6680

to participate in development of the superconducting linear accelerator HELIAC (HElmholtz LInear ACcelerator). Currently at GSI the first cryogenic module of HELIAC is in test operation, further two cryogenic modules are in manufacturing phase.Your tasks:

• Supervision of manufacturing of superconducting cavities
• Cryogenic test of rf-cavities including development of digital low level rf-system
  
  

Other tasks include:

• Operation of first cryogenic module
• Participation in beam times
• Participation in development and validation of beam dynamics code
• Operation of cryogenic infrastructure
  
  

Your qualifications and skills:

• University Master Degree in physics or engineering sciences or comparable qualification
• Ability and interest to work with mechanical systems and accelerator installations
• Knowledge in one or more of these fields: Radio Frequency, vacuum technology, beam dynamics
• Knowledge and interest in the design and construction of RF accelerator cavities and in the design of linear accelerators
• Team-oriented and safe working methods
• Good language skills in English and German
  
  

The following qualifications and skills are desirable:

• A PhD in accelerator science or physics
• Experience in Python programming
• Experience with analog and digital electronics
  
  

You may expect a multifaceted and interesting position within an internationally leading research institution.For these positions we offer 3 year contract. Salary is as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund), effective at GSI. Applications from the international community are invited.GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position.Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.Further information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.If you find this position interesting and challenging and would like to work in an exceptional, international, strongly technical environment, please send your full application documents with information of your earliest possible starting date and the reference number 25.57-6680 above by 11.06.2025 at the latest via the online portal on our job site: Online-Bewerbungsportal GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbHHuman Resources DepartmentPlanckstrasse164291 DarmstadtGERMANY

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