GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR ( F acility for A ntiproton and I on R esearch), 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 NUSTAR (NUclear STructure, Astrophysics and Reactions) collaboration comprises more than 700 engaged scientists from over 170 participating institutions worldwide. NUSTAR experiments are ongoing in the FAIR Phase-0 research program, and will be the first to be carried out at the new Superconducting-FRagment Separator (Super-FRS) facility at FAIR in the coming years.

The NUSTAR Experiment Area is looking to hire a motivated

Data Acquisition Specialist (all genders)

Posting ID: 25.65-1012

as soon as possible to support the NUSTAR experimental program at GSI/FAIR.

The main tasks include:

• Development and implementation (e.g. procurement, installation and commissioning) of the NUSTAR Data Acquisition (DAQ) and slow control systems at GSI/FAIR
• Maintenance and operation of general NUSTAR DAQ hardware and software, and ensuring availability of necessary documentation
• Providing support and advice to internal and external NUSTAR groups regarding the integration of detector systems into the NUSTAR DAQ
• Representation of the NUSTAR sub-project within GSI/FAIR on matters relating to DAQ and/or slow control systems.

Your profile:

• A PhD in physics, electronics, information technology or a related discipline
• Several years of professional work experience in nuclear physics DAQ development and/or implementation, preferably in comparable scientific environments
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English (German language skills desirable)
• Keen interest to work within a large collaboration in a world-leading scientific environment.

We offer a unique opportunity to work in an exciting and highly-stimulating environment within the framework of world-leading scientific topics. The duration of the position is unlimited .

The salary is based on the German civil service employees (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst - TVöD (Bund)).

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

Severely handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Inquiries concerning the position can be sent to Dr Helena May Albers (h.albers(at)gsi.de).

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

Applications should include:

• a letter which exhibits the record of accomplishments and expertise as well as the candidate’s motivation
• a detailed Curriculum Vitae

If you find this position interesting and challenging and would like to work in an exceptional, international scientifically excellent environment, please send your application documents with information of your earliest possible starting date and the Posting-ID 25.65-1012 by 1st August 2025 at the latest via the online portal on our job site:

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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.