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For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Group leader experimental controls group
Unlimited | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSMA009/2022 |
Deadline: 31.05.2022 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2700 employees at its two locations in Hamburg
and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its
research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter,
from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks
of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major
questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and
industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its
interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks,
DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of
science, technology and administration as well as for the education
of highly qualified young scientists.
The DESY group Experimental Controls is responsible for the software
controlling all user and many in-house research instrumentation. In
collaboration with in-house and international partners the group is
also involved in new software developments and use cases. DESY is
determined to strengthen the portfolio of remote-controlled
instruments. This – together with the future projects PETRA IV and
FLASH 2020+ – represents one of the strategic challenges ahead of
the group. We are searching for a scientist as group leader running a
team of engineers, technicians and scientists from natural science,
informatics, and mathematics.
About your role:
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Leading a team of engineers, technicians and scientists to
run and further develop experimental control tools
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Leading efforts to develop new algorithms for advanced data
acquisition for synchrotron and FEL-based experiments
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Leading efforts to develop and implement new experimental
control hardware, in particular in robotics and automation
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Coordinating existing efforts with the various DESY IT-groups
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Maintaining and developing international contacts in the
field
- Fundraising on national and international level
Good reasons to join:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our
international research campus. We attach particular importance
to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY
employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To
support work-life balance we offer flexible working hours,
variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our
family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established
health management and occupational pension provision. As a
public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and
facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive
training and development opportunities. Remuneration is
according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its
employees a financial supplement for a job ticket at both
locations.
About you:
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PhD in physics or equivalent education in natural or
computer science
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Long-standing record in photon science, in particular in
synchrotron and FEL experiments
- Proven leadership experience
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Record in development of analytical tools for large data
acquisition
- Excellent knowledge of English language
For further information please contact Dr. Hermann Franz at
+49 40 8998-4534
(
hermann.franz@desy.de).
We look forward to receiving your application via our
application portal:
DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position.
Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone:
+49 40 8998-3392