Beamline Scientist (f/m/d)

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.

Our group is responsible for the continued development and operation of the Single Particle, Clusters and Biomolecule & Serial Femtosecond Crystallography Instrument (SPB/SFX) sited on the SASE1 beamline. As a group we support our users in executing a diverse range of scientific experiments and have an active, collaborative, in-house research program.
 

To join our SPB/SFX Instrument team we are looking for a

Beamline Scientist (f/m/d)

The position

• Analyse instrumentation supporting user experiments and develop improvements
• Operate the instrument, support user groups through shifts and local contact duties

Requirements

• PhD in experimental physics, X-ray imaging, or a related field
• Good knowledge of X-ray diffraction physics, and/or other techniques such as coherent optics or crystallography
• Previous experience of experiments at synchrotron or FEL facilities
• Experience with liquid jet sample delivery methods is considered an asset
• Ability to conduct independent research while also contributing to ongoing team projects
• Motivation to work in a diverse, international team of scientists, engineers and technicians

For additional information, please contact Richard Bean (richard.bean@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 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
• 30 days 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-512

Duration: This appointment is initially limited to 3 years. An extension might be possible subject to a later decision.

Application

Please apply online and provide a motivation letter and your CV 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: 5 May 2024

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.e