Postdoctoral researcher in FAIR data management for local particle physics experiments at DESY

Organisation/Company

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

23 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)

Country

Germany

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Other

Offer Starting Date

9 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Work group:

ALPS

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

09.01.2026

Job description:

DESY

The DESY particle physics division has recently launched a platform for scientific computing that fosters collaboration on topics in software and computing methods that are important for the research groups at DESY. One such topic is the design and creation of FAIR data management structures and tools for on-site experiments (among other, ALPS II, BabyIAXO, FlashForward, MADMAX, LUXE, DESY II Test Beam Facility) and also for future collider studies (FCCee/ ILC/ MuCol).The R&D should be carried out using tools that are already widely in use in the international community. Deployment of the ILDG (meta)data and file catalogue management software for one of the FH on-site experminent such as the ALPS II, the combination of this solution with DIRAC and RUCIO, its extension to the other experiment and the possible interoperability with other on-site (meta)data catalogue solutions shall be tackled. The work will be strongly connected to the work on FAIR research and data management done within the PUNCH4NFDI consortium.While the main focus concerns the adaption and development of the software used to process and distribute the data produced by on-site experiments, the applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in the R&D activities of one of these experiment (mostly ALPS II, BabyIAXO, FlashForward, MADMAX, or DESY II Test Beam Facility).The exact scope of this work will be determined taking into account the candidate’s experiences and preferences.

About your role:

• Deployment of the ILDG (meta)data and file catalogue for one of the FH on-site experminent such as the ALPS II experiment
• Based on this, design of a FAIR data management strategy for the LUXE experiment, the BabyIAXO and MADMAX experiments, and the DESY II Test Beam Facility and FLASHForward facilities
• Increasing the usability of FAIRdata management solutions for the above-mentioned experiments, such as user interface, embedding into compute platforms, etc.
• Setting up relevant services for large scale production, metadata catalogues and file transfer in close collaboration with the IT division
• Exploration of synergies and working towards standardised, interoperable metadata and file catalogue solution at DESY, with particular regard to SciCat and embedding in existing data analysis environments
• Carrying out research projects in the context of one of the above-mentioned experiments

About you:

• Ph.D. in particle physics, computer science or a related field
• Experience with large-scale data management using grid or cloud technologies
• Experience in one of the on-site experiment would be an asset
• Familiarity with the FAIR principles and metadata
• Knowledge of the design of web applications, and/or token-based authentication and authorization methods would be an asset (but is not strictly required)
• Programming and scripting skills (Java, shell, python) would be an asset
• Very good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
Apply now 
DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.
You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392

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.

E-mail

recruitment@desy.de

Website

https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=307469

Website for additional job details

https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=307469

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Country

Germany

City

Hamburg

Geofield

City

Hamburg

Website

https://www.desy.de

Street

Notkestraße 85

Postal Code

22607

E-Mail

desyinfo@desy.de

Phone

+49 40 8998-0

Fax

+49 40 8998-3282

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