Postdoc (f/m/d) for liquid sample delivery

5 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

European XFEL

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

13 Mar 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-500

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer 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.

By exploiting the unique beam properties of the European XFEL facility, extremely sample and beam efficient liquid sample delivery methods are possible. In a 3-year research and development project, we aim developing methods like drop-on-demand sample delivery into a standard delivery method for chemistry and biology users.

For this project, we’re searching for a

Postdoc (f/m/d) for liquid sample delivery

The Position

• Develop advanced sample-on-demand methods for user sample delivery
• Collaborate with users of the European XFEL to setup and commission sample and beam efficient sample delivery methods at the Scientific Instruments of the European XFEL
• Support users at the Scientific Instruments in liquid sample delivery by participating in beamtime shift work
• Participate in external synchrotron and XFEL beamtimes for method development
• Work independently on scientific projects

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physics
• Experience in liquid sample delivery is of advantage
  • preferable drop-on-demand technology
  • or gas dynamic virtual nozzles
• Experience with experiments at Synchrotron and/or Free-Electron-Laser facilities
• Strong interest to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team
• English is the working language

For additional information please contact Joachim Schulz ([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
• 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

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: S-500

Duration: This appointment is limited to 3 years.

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: 13 March 2024

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

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

European XFEL

Country

Germany

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/S-500-postdoc-fm…

Contact

City

Schenefeld (Hamburg area)

Website

http://www.xfel.eu

Street

Holzkoppel 4

Postal Code

22869

STATUS: EXPIRED