GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH | Germany | 55xxx Mainz | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 06.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Physicist or Engineer (Reference number 26.28-4301) Full-time
The Helmholtz Institute Mainz (HIM) is a physical research institute that deals with the structure, symmetry and stability of matter and antimatter. It is an institutional cooperation between the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt. The HIM links the academic world of a university with the scientific possibilities of an internationally renowned large accelerator centre for ions. The international accelerator facility FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) is currently being built in Darmstadt, one of the largest research projects worldwide. For the MA1 department, we are looking for physicistin or engineerin Reference numeral 26.28-4301 in full time for cooperation in the development of the superconducting linear accelerator HELIAC (HElmholtz LInear ACcelerator). The GSI is currently the first cryogenic module of the HELIAC in test operation and is intended to be used as part of the SIBAF project for the irradiation of material samples with helium ions. .
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Performance tests of superconducting accelerator cavities for heavy ions Adjustment of the natural frequency of the superconducting re-buncher cavity Construction of accelerator string in the clean room Active participation in the test operation of the first cryogenic module at GSI Participation in the further development of helium supply
Master degree or equivalent degree in physics or engineering Experience in the calculation of electromagnetic fields with the CST software suite Experience in CAD and FEM calculation of mechanical deformations Experience in the construction or operation of particle accelerators Experience with cryogenic technology
a versatile and interesting workplace in a dynamic and well-equipped research environment. The place is limited to 3 years. The salary is based on the TVöD collective agreement (Bund). GSI promotes the professional development of women. Therefore, women are explicitly encouraged to apply. Disabled people are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. .
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| Mainz | ||
| Germany |
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