Scientist Powder Diffraction at beamline P02.1 & P25

Karlstad University; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established research center in Hamburg is seeking a dedicated individual to develop and commission a cutting-edge automated powder diffraction end station. This role involves collaborating with scientists and engineers, providing user support, and contributing to innovative research projects. The organization promotes a family-friendly environment and offers flexible working hours, part-time options, and a focus on employee well-being. If you have a passion for scientific research and a strong background in physics or materials science, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Leistungen

Health programs

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Job security

Flexible hours

Family-friendly environment

Qualifikationen

• Higher education in physics, materials science, or related fields.
• Experience with beamline instrumentation and data collection.

Aufgaben

• Develop and commission a fully automated powder diffraction end station.
• Provide user support at P25 and P02.1 beamlines.

Kenntnisse

Beamline instrumentation

Data analysis in powder diffraction

Basic programming skills in Python

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Master's in Physics

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Data collection software

Jobbeschreibung

For our location in Hamburg, we are seeking:

Position Details:

• Limited contract: 3 years
• Starting date: 01.07.2025
• Job ID: FSMA015/2025
• Application deadline: 29.05.2025
• Employment type: Full-time/Part-time

About DESY:

DESY, with over 2900 employees at its Hamburg and Zeuthen locations, is a leading international research center. It focuses on understanding matter's structure and function, from fundamental particles to biological building blocks. DESY's advanced infrastructure and collaborative networks foster a stimulating environment in science, technology, and administration, supporting the development of young scientists.

The facility hosts the PETRA III storage ring and the FLASH free-electron laser, providing unique photon sources for research. PETRA III offers one of the world's brightest hard X-ray sources, with 23 beamlines for diverse experiments. The upcoming P25 beamline aims to support industrial applications and technological advancements, working alongside beamline P02.1.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and commission a fully automated powder diffraction end station at P25 in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Provide user support at P25 and P02.1 beamlines.
• Operate and support powder diffraction and PDF experiments, collaborating with international users and industry partners.
• Contribute to in-house research projects in powder diffraction or total scattering.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy working on our international campus with a focus on respectful collaboration and employee well-being. We promote gender equality and support work-life balance through flexible hours, part-time options, job-sharing, and remote work (up to 50%). Benefits include a family-friendly environment, health programs, pension schemes, and training opportunities. As a public employer, we offer job security and support your career development. Remuneration follows the TV-AVH regulations, and employees receive a subsidy for the German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket).

Candidate Profile:

• Higher education in physics, materials science, or related fields (Master's/Diploma) or equivalent experience.
• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, or similar qualification.
• Experience with beamline instrumentation and data collection at third-generation synchrotrons.
• Data analysis experience in powder diffraction or total scattering experiments.
• Knowledge in pharmacy, catalytic or gas sorption studies, and battery materials.
• Experience in automated experiment design and operation.
• Basic programming skills, preferably in Python.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Please submit your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) via our portal. We encourage applications from women and disabled persons, with preferences given to severely disabled applicants if qualified.