Beamline Scientist (f/m/d) for the Two-Color EMIL Beamline

Your Tasks

  • Operation and user service at the EMIL beamline.
  • Further developing (automatization) of particularly the hard X-Ray branch of the EMIL two-color beamline.
  • Characterizing energy conversion materials using X-Ray Spectroscopic Methods available at EMIL/BESSY II.
  • Supporting the strategic advancement of EMIL.
  • Independently communicating and collaborating with the colleagues of the supporting units on the experimental floor of BESSY II.

Your Profile

  • Highly motivated and curious scientist holding a PhD degree in physics, (electro-) chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science.
  • Expert knowledge of hard X-ray optics/operation of beamlines and synchrotron-based methods is necessary.
  • Experience in user service is advantageous.
  • Affinity to the study of energy conversion materials and devices is a plus.
  • Programming skills for efficient beamline operation and data handling, e.g. Python, are essential.
  • Excellent English communication skills are necessary. Additional German skills are advantageous
  • High level of intercultural competence and ability to work in a team.

We ask you to enclose the following documents with your application:

  • Motivation letter, including your research interests
  • Curriculum vitae with the stages of your career, publications, research experience and the contact details of at least two scientific references
  • Certificates and grades

Further Information

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marcus Bär

+49 (030) 8062 – 15641

[email protected]

Closing Date: 11.05.2025

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is
Germany’s largest scientific organisation.