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European XFEL is a new research facility of superlatives. It generates ultrashort and extremely bright X-ray flashes for studies in disciplines like physics, chemistry, life sciences, and materials research.

The European XFEL comprises a superconducting electron accelerator, magnet structures for the generation of the X-ray radiation, photon beamlines, and scientific instruments for a wide range of experimental techniques.

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European XFEL staff with Schenefeld Mayor Christiane Küchenhof on 24 April 2019.

Please submit your application exclusively via our online recruitment tool and not via e-mail or post. Should you have any questions regarding an open position, you can write us by contacting hr-group@xfel.eu

We are seeking two innovative and visionary Scientific Directors. These are pivotal positions within a premier global research facility dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge with unmatched precision and scope.

Director Positions

The European XFEL GmbH is seeking two innovative and visionary Scientific Directors. These are pivotal positions within a premier global research facility dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge with unmatched precision and scope.

Recruitment process

Job applications use our online system. During the recruitment process, a selection committee evaluates the written applications and holds interviews.

PhD programme

As well as the PhD positions advertised in our open positions list, we also contribute to PhD programmes via our partner organisations.

Our Values

Collaboration – Excellence – Transparency – Trust: Our values are what make us unique as an organization