[python-uk] Open position: software engineer for data analysis at European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL)

[Fangohr H.]

Dear all,


Disclaimer: the positions advertised below are to work in my team on data analysis at European XFEL (hosting the world’s brightest laser in a 3.4km long tunnel) in Germany (by Hamburg).

See the text for details, in brief we are looking for Python skills, Jupyter and container knowledge is very welcome, any experience in computational science and/or software engineering is welcome.

The work language is English, and people stick to it. There is a payment bonus for non-German employees (to make life in Germany more attractive).

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me.

Please find the position described at http://xfel-old.desy.de/careers/open_positions/engineering_technical_staff/e_191/, and main text copied below.

The position will be filled as soon as suitable applicants have been found, so please apply asap if interested.

Best wishes,

Hans





JOB OFFER

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques. Early user operation has started in September 2017.

To ensure continuous support during the transition period we are looking for our Control & Analysis Software group for

Software Engineers (f/m) – Data Analysis

The position

  *   provide support for the use of scientific instruments, collect their data analysis requirements and provide solutions
  *   working in group to design, implement, test, review, deploy and maintain software solutions to the requirements
  *   support the scientific users before, during and after the experiment

Requirements

  *   BSc or MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry or similar field
  *   strong experience writing code, ideally for science applications in Linux/UNIX experience
  *   experience in Python and ideally data related libraries
  *   familiarity with fundamental software engineering techniques (such as version control, testing, continuous integration)
  *   ability to manage priorities, deadlines and deliverables
  *   excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player

The following skills/expertise are considered as assets:

  *   C/C++ experience and knowledge of further languages as well as experience with agile software development approaches
  *   experience with data analysis/data science/data analytics; background in academia, photon science, computational science, high performance computing, or work experience as a research software engineer
  *   experience with Jupyter ecosystem and/or containers
  *   interest in software sustainability, reproducibility, Open Science

For additional information contact Sandor Brockhauser (sandor.brockhauser at xfel.eu<mailto:sandor.brockhauser at 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 here<http://www.xfel.eu/careers/>.

Reference number

E-191

Duration

This appointment is initially limited to 3 years and may be extended.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition European XFEL provides a non-contributory company pension scheme as well as broad relocation benefits. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

Handicapped persons will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.

English is the working language, knowledge of German is considered an asset.

Application

Please apply  here<https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/E-191-software-engineer-fm-data-analysis/Init/1-491.html> and provide a motivation letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates in one single pdf-file.

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Prof Hans Fangohr
Senior Data Analysis Scientist
European XFEL GmbH Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Phone:+49 (0)40 8998-6702
Fax: +49 (0)40 8998-1905
Email: hans.fangohr at xfel.eu<mailto:hans.fangohr at xfel.eu>
http://fangohr.github.io<http://fangohr.github.io/>

Managing Director: Prof. Dr. Robert Feidenhans’l

Registered as European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH at Amtsgericht Hamburg, HRB 111165


Professor of Computational Modelling
University of Southampton
United Kingdom




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