Student Assistant XFEL Photonendiagnostik; f​/m​/d

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.

Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

• Development of software tools for analysis of measurement data from the photon diagnostic devices.
• Support data analysis with the objective of characterizing the X-ray beam and calculate SASE spectral information based on the acquired data.
• Support group with hardware and cable assembly.
• Active participation in the commissioning and beamtimes with the photon diagnostics group.
• Supporting various development activities in the photon diagnostics lab.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master Degree program in physics, computer science, engineering or similar discipline.
• Capable of writing computer programs for data processing and analysis. Experience in Python language.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. German language is not required.
• Strong communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge about analogue electronics and/or micro‑controller programming would be an asset.

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.

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary range: min. 2/2 with 2,975.32€ – max. 3/2 with 3,164.20€ (these values refer to a working time of 39 hours a week in full time and will be adjusted according to the part-time model)
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month's salary.
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform