Join the European XFEL
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.
To support our Data Analysis Group we are looking for two
Software Developers – Data Scientists (f/m/d)
The Position
The main focus of the position is to build software frameworks in order to support researchers using the facility and facility staff to analyse the data recorded. As part of the data analysis group you will:
- contribute to the development of a data analysis software framework in near real-time and HPC environments
- collaborate with instrument scientists and user groups implementing analysis and visualisation applications within the EuXFEL data analysis tools
- support the instrument scientists and user groups during, before and after they carry out their experiments at EuXFEL
- translate algorithms and analysis procedures into high-quality and high-performance implementations
Requirements
- BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar field
programming experience, ideally within a scientific context
good knowledge of Python and C/C++ or at least one other programming language
strong communication and collaboration skills
strong oral and written English skills (language of work is English)
willingness to undertake shift work
The following are considered as assets:
- experience with git or similar version control system
experience with software testing and continuous integration
experience with working in a Linux environment
experience in Photon Science, computational science, high performance computing or work experience as a research software engineer
experience in software optimization and visualization GUI widgets
experience with hdf5 and data analysis/data science/data analytics
contribution to open source projects
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, participate in our international networks and shape your life upon trust-based flexible working times and telecommuting options. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition, European XFEL provides a non-contributory company pension scheme, broad relocation benefits, as well as subsidized job-tickets and meals at our company restaurant. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Company language is English, non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.
Reference number: E-252
Duration: The appointment is limited to three 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.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
Review of applications and scheduling of interviews will begin on 31 July 2020 and will continue until the positions are filled.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Hans Fangohr (hans.fangohr@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 under www.xfel.eu/careers.
European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.eu