Student Assistant (f/m/d) for X-Ray Photon Diagnostics - part time 20h/week

The Position

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Availability to work from European XFEL's offices for most of the working hours.

Our offer

• 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), the actual level is defined by the individual university enrollment (Bachelor's or Master's degree), here is the link to the current valid
• 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