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GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The department „Vacuum Systems“ is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the vacuum system of all existing accelerators at GSI. In the framework of the international FAIR project, the department is furthermore responsible for the technical layout of large parts of the future FAIR accelerators, their installation, commissioning and later operation. In the framework of the realization of this ambitious and innovative large-scale research project, we invite now qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

Engineer, Physicist, Master of Science (M.Sc.) (all genders)
physics or engineering or comparable qualification
Posting ID: 24.104-6230


  • Design of various accelerator vacuum systems in the framework of the FAIR project, incl. the definition of the required hardware components
  • Establishing of the required specifications and tender documents
  • Technical coordination and follow-up of the required procurements
  • Definition of test scenarios and equipment during the phases of pre-assembly and assembly
  • Technical support with quality inspection
  • Establishing and follow-up of time schedules and cash outflow profiles in the framework of the FAIR project
  • Definition of installation and commissioning scenarios
  • Installation and commissioning of the accelerator vacuum systems
  • Communication und coordination with national and international partners both in research and in industrial surrounding.

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) (all genders) in physics or Master of Engineering (FH) (all genders) physical technology
  • Years of practical experience and thorough knowledge in high and ultra-high vacuum technology
  • Expertise in accelerator technology
  • Experience in project management
  • General computer skills, preferably MS-Office
  • Team spirit and flexibility
  • Very good English (written and spoken)
  • To work independently with a high grade of initiative, structured approach, capacity for teamwork and resilience under pressure.

You can expect a challenging and interesting position in an exceptional, international, strongly technical environment, a good infrastructure and the work in a team of experts with physical, technical and engineering background.

Further information about GSI and FAIR is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.

The position is limited for 2 years. Salary is equivalent to that for public employees as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund).

GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position.

Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Please send your full application documents, including the desired salary, with information of your earliest possible starting date and the Posting ID 24.104-6230 above to the following address by September, 6th,2024 at the latest via the online portal on our job site:

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GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

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64291 DARMSTADT

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