Beamline scientist

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 () .

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 under .

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