Instrument Scientist

StudySmarter; Schleswig; Vor Ort; EUR 59.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

European XFEL, located in the Hamburg area, seeks researchers to operate and maintain 2D imaging detectors and to support and develop coherent diffraction imaging experiments on clusters, nanoparticles, and biomolecules. The role includes operating delivery sources, participating in the SQS program, and developing independent research activities.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, have experience with coherent diffraction imaging, and strong data acquisition/ processing skills, plus

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physics or equivalent degree.
• Experience with coherent diffraction imaging methods.
• Experience handling cluster and nanoparticle sources or liquid jets.
• Motivation to participate in operating an experimental station enabling forefront research at Free Electron Lasers.
• Substantial knowledge of data acquisition and data processing tools.
• Good communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain 2D imaging detectors.
• Support and develop coherent diffraction imaging experiments on clusters, nanoparticles and biomolecules.
• Operate, maintain and develop sample delivery sources for clusters and nanoparticles.
• Active participation in the broad science program at the SQS instrument.
• Develop individual research activities at the European XFEL.
• Provide support and consultation to instrument users for their experimental campaigns.

Kenntnisse

Coherent diffraction imaging

Data acquisition

Data processing

English communication

Ausbildung

PhD in physics

Jobbeschreibung

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.

The Position

• Operation and maintenance of 2D imaging detectors
• Support and development of coherent diffraction imaging experiments on clusters, nano-particles and biomolecules
• Operation, maintenance and development of sample delivery sources for clusters and nanoparticles
• Active participation in the broad science program at the SQS instrument
• Development of individual research activities at the European XFEL
• Support and consultation to instrument users for their experimental campaign

Requirements

• PhD in physics or an equivalent academic degree
• Experience with coherent diffraction imaging methods
• Experience in handling and operation of cluster and nanoparticles sources and/or liquid jets
• Motivation to participate in the operation of an experimental station enabling forefront research at Free Electron Lasers
• Substantial knowledge of data acquisition and data processing tools
• Good communication skills in English

For additional information, please contact Michael Meyer ( ).

Working place

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 on our .

Our offer

• Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. xayajpt
• Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
• Work-life balance
• Salary: EUR 59400 - 72600 per year