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Location

Schenefeld | Germany

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Job description

Join our team

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.

For our Undulator Systems group, we are looking for a

Undulator Scientist (f/m/d)

The Position

• Working together with other European XFEL and DESY groups to develop and implement superconducting undulators
• Setup of experiments in particular related to magnetic field measurements for superconducting undulators and, contribute to installations
• Commissioning of electronic and mechanical components as well as control systems

Requirements

• Degree in physics, electrical engineering or mechatronic or equivalent
• Background in commissioning and operation of measurement systems
• Experience in one of the following fields would be beneficial: accelerator physics, cryogenics, superconducting magnets, undulators, magnetic field measurements and accelerator-based photon science
• Excellent programming experience, ideally within a scientific context
• Proven knowledge and experience in data analysis using Python, MATLAB, Mathematica or similar tools is an additional asset
• Proven experience in Autocad or a similar tool
• Proactive work approache, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary team with English as working language. Knowledge of German is an asset

For additional information please contact Sara Casalbuoni ( [email protected] ).

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, 24 th and 31 st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• 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

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: S-497

Duration: This appointment is initially limited to 2 years. An extension might be possible subject to a later decision.

Application

Please apply online and provide a motivation letter and yourCV in English as well as reference letters in one single pdf-file.
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.

Deadline: 15 March 2024

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany

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