Instrument Scientist (Gamma Rays and UV) in Astroparticle Physics

Work group:

Z_GA

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

03.05.2024

Job description:

DESY-Zeuthen

DESY at its Zeuthen location is a key partner and contributor of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO), the leading future gamma-ray observatory. The group is furthermore engaged in ULTRASAT, a future space mission that will map the ultraviolet sky to search for transient sources. For CTAO, we are co-developing the simulation and reconstruction pipeline and are a lead contributor to the online software work package. We are leading the construction of the Medium-Sized Telescopes, and are co-developing the camera of the Small-Sized Telescopes. For ULTRASAT, we are developing, producing, and testing the CMOS UV camera of the satellite. There are multiple positions open.

About your role:

• Contribute to instrument development, construction, commissioning (CTAO, ULTRASAT)
• Contribute to the management and coordination of instrument construction projects and measurement campaigns
• Analyse CTAO construction array data
• Contribute to the development of CTAO software
• Supervision of technicians and engineers towards production according to specifications
• Supervise students

About you:

• PhD in physics or astronomy
• Hands-on experience with scientific detectors / instruments
• Knowledge of project management methods and tools are an asset
• Experience with scientific software work in (astro)particle physics experiments
• Programming knowledge (e.g. python, C++)
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Team player

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

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DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.