Data Scientist for interpretable methods in Hamburg bei European X Ray Free Electron Laser Facility GmbH

The position

The focus of the position is to:

• research and develop applications to increase operational efficiency and scientific throughput of the facility
• in particular, devise explainable tools to automate repetitive tasks
• improve the quality of collected data as well as diagnostic capabilities
• accelerate and improve the accuracy of data analysis
• liaise with instrument scientists and other stakeholders inside and outside European XFEL
• contribute to establish a critical mass of data scientists at the European XFEL

Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• Solid understanding of data science techniques, in particular experience with explainable methods
• Excellent programming experience, ideally within a scientific context
• Solid knowledge of Python
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong oral and written English skills (working language is English)

The following are considered as assets:

• Experience with git or similar version control system
• Experience with surrogate models
• Experience with science at X-ray photon sources
• Experience with computational physics

For additional information, please contact Luca Gelisio (luca.gelisio@xfel.eu) .

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers.

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number

S-491

Duration

The appointment is limited to 3 years.

Application

Please apply online and provide a motivation letter and your CV in English as well as reference letters in one single pdf-file.

The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.