Job offer

This job offer is closed.

The European XFEL will make available X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials research and others. Located in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, it will comprise scientific instruments for a wide range of experimental techniques. Construction of the European XFEL is underway, its commissioning is scheduled for 2014. The European XFEL GmbH is a non-profit company with DESY as the main shareholder.

In the overall task of design, construction, installation and operation of the vacuum systems of X-ray beam transport and experiments we are looking for a

Senior engineer vacuum systems (f/m)

The position

• definition of vacuum specifications
• definition and selection of a vacuum control system
• support of the beam transport group in issues related to vacuum
• build-up of a vacuum group in the course of the project
• during the operation phase also: supervision and maintenance of the vacuum systems

Requirements

• degree in engineering or equivalent and several years of working experience
• background in ultrahigh-vacuum technology, mechatronics or physical engineering
• ideal: experience in the design and/or operation of large scale vacuum systems at accelerator or X-ray installations
• documented organizational skills

For additional information contact Thomas Tschentscher (thomas.tschentscher@xfel.eu).

Reference number

E-017

Duration

This position is unlimited.

Application

Please apply via e-mail: recruitment@xfel.eu.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organisations in Germany. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
English is working language, knowledge in German is considered an asset.

The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

Deadline for application

30 April 2010