28 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
European XFEL- Research Field
Physics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
25 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
S-514- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
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.
The FXE (Femtosecond X-ray Experiments) scientific instrument at the European XFEL embraces several fields of ultrafast X-ray science and their applications by ultrafast pump–probe experiments on timescales below 100 femtoseconds.
Within the scope of a recently approved R&D project about ultrafast X-ray and MeV electron diffraction, we are now offering a position for a:
Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) for ultrafast X-ray and electron diffraction
The position
The successful candidate will work closely with the instrument scientists at FXE, scientists at DESY, and our international collaborators to strengthen collaboration between EuXFEL and DESY on REGAE, a mega-electron-volt ultrafast electron diffraction (MeV-UED) beamline. The REGAE is a unique beamline in the Hamburg research landscape that offers the ability to study structural dynamics with femtosecond temporal and atomic spatial resolution, thereby enabling a comprehensive understanding of ultrafast phenomena in material, chemical, and biological sciences. The specific tasks are:
- Contribute to an assessment of the performance of MeV-UED beamline for measurement of ultrafast dynamics in close collaboration with the REGAE team.
- Conduct a series of feasibility experiments using reference samples and perform in-house experiments with existing and potential users.
- Process time-resolved diffraction data using existing and new software tools.
- Explore diverse sample preparation methods for X-ray/electron diffraction.
- Participate in user experiments (including limited shift work) and contribute to the scientific activities of the FXE group in EuXFEL
Requirements
- PhD degree in physics, chemistry or in a related discipline.
- Proven research experience with ultrafast X-ray/electron diffraction and/or crystallography is required.
- Experience in development and commissioning of time-resolved X-ray/electron diffraction instruments is an additional asset.
- Proven knowledge and experience in data analysis using Python, MATLAB or similar tools is an additional asset.
- Experience with solid-state sample preparation, such as nanoparticle thin films, crystallization of organic or protein molecules, and dip-coating of materials, is an asset
- Highly motivated for independent research in collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multilingual, multidisciplinary team, with English as the working language.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Yifeng Jiang ([email protected] ) or Dr. Christopher Milne ([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 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
Our company language is English.
Reference number: S-514
Duration: This appointment is initially limited to 3 years.
Application
Please apply online and provide a cover letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates 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: 25 April 2024
European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.eu
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- European XFEL GmbH
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Schenefeld
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/S-514-postdoctor…
Contact
- City
Schenefeld (Hamburg area)- Website
http://www.xfel.eu- Street
Holzkoppel 4- Postal Code
22869
STATUS: EXPIRED