Student Assistant (f/m/d) Detectors - 20h/week

European XFEL; Schenefeld; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Language courses

Job summary

European XFEL invites motivated Bachelor or Master students in Physics or Engineering to support the Detector Group Engineers, Technicians and Scientists in day-to-day tasks such as organizing clean room storage, parts inventory, and preparing test stands.

You will assist with data handling, basic analysis of detector data, and contribute to project-related activities like mechanical assembly, component qualification, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Physics or Engineering.
• Good English knowledge.
• Interest in working with detectors, electronics and vacuum systems.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Well-organized and motivated to join an international team.
• Experience with CAD software, vacuum systems or clean rooms would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organizing storage in the clean room, including cleaning of components for clean room compatibility.
• Organizing storage space for existing detector components and test stand pieces, as well as spare parts.
• Helping to organize the inventory of detector parts and spare parts.
• Supporting the group in administrative issues.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

CAD software

Vacuum systems

Clean rooms

English knowledge

Education

Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Physics or Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Word

Excel

Job description

For our Detectors Mechanics Engineering and Technical Team, we are looking for a Support the Detector Group Engineers, Technicians and Scientists in everyday tasks and activities, such as:

• Organizing storage in the clean room, including cleaning of components for clean room compatibility,
• Organizing storage space for existing detector components and test stand pieces, as well as spare parts,
• Helping to organize the inventory of detector parts and spare parts,
• Supporting the group in administrative issues.

Depending on the individual background, you may also help with project-related tasks, such as:

• Mechanics and component design,
• Small mechanics/electronics assemblies and tests,
• Activities with regard to component qualification and quality control,
• Data handling, data taking and basic analysis of detector data.

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Physics or Engineering
• Good English knowledge
• Interest in working with detectors, electronics and vacuum systems
• Experience with MS Word and Excel
• Well-organized and motivated to join an international team
• Experience with CAD software, vacuum systems or clean rooms would be an asset

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.

Work-life balance & flexibility

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)

Compensation & long-term security

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary range for Student Assistants: min. 2/2 with 2,975.32€ - max. 3/2 with 3,164.20€ (these values refer to a working time of 39 hours a week in full time and will be adjusted according to the part-time model), the actual level is defined by the individual university enrollment (Bachelor's or Master's degree), here is the link to the current valid tariff table
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

Learning, wellbeing & community

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform

Support from day one

• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment