Detector Calibration and Characterisation Scientist (m/f/d)
- Employer
- European XFEL GmbH
- Location
- Schenefeld (bei Hamburg), Germany
- Salary
- -
- Posted
- Dec 05, 2024
- Closes
- Jan 05, 2025
- Discipline
- Physics, Optics, Photonics & Laser Science, Engineering & Applied Science, Engineering & Applied Physics
- Role Type
- Researcher
- Career Level
- Other
- Education
- Other
- Work Mode
- Onsite
- Contract Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Other
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 Detector group we are looking for an
Detector Calibration and Characterisation Scientist (m/f/d)
The Position
- Be responsible for the development and improvement of the detector calibration and characterization algorithms and tools, focusing on their standardization and optimization
- Act as the point of contact to the Data Analysis group, and instrument detector scientists, regarding the integration of calibration and characterization tools in the calibration services and infrastructure
- Work with detector and instrument scientists to define requirements, develop and validate the calibration and characterization tools to be integrated in the calibration services for the new detectors
- Review and improve user interfaces for the calibration services
- Prepare new deployments and testing of the new calibration devices
Requirements
- MSc/PhD in Physics or MSc/PhD in Engineering for software development
- Strong programming experience within a scientific context
- Experience in large scale data processing
- Experience in GPU programming (CUDA) is considered an asset
- Experience with HDF5 is considered as an asset
- Good knowledge of C++ is considered as an asset
- Experience with git and GitLab is considered an asset
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a structured way in a multilingual, multidisciplinary team with English as working language
For additional information, please contact Monica Turcato (monica.turcato@xfel.eu).
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 multicultural 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
- 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st 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
- Easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your well-being
Our company language is English.
Reference number: S-571
Duration: This appointment is initially limited to 5 years, a permanent extension will be possible by later decision.
Application
Please apply online and provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters.
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 January 2025