The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in Garching (near Munich), Germany, is a world-leading institute which develops and operates state-of-the-art astronomical instruments for both ground-based and space-based applications. MPE is divided into four major research areas: High-Energy Astrophysics, Infrared / Submillimeter Astronomy, Optical and Interpretative Astronomy, and the Center for Astrochemical Studies. Over the past years, MPE has taken a leading role in the development, manufacturing, and test of scientific instruments which are used at large telescopes (VLT, LBT, ELT) and aboard satellites (for example XMM-Newton, Herschel, SRG / eROSITA, EUCLID, Einstein Probe, Athena).
Within the framework of ESA's future large-class space mission Athena, MPE leads the international consortium developing the Wide Field Imager (WFI), one of the two instruments aboard the X-ray satellite. Further details about the WFI, which is based on the Max Planck Society's unique Silicon DEPFET technology, can be found here: .
The detector development team of MPE's High Energy Group is responsible for implementing the DEPFET sensors manufactured by the Semiconductor Laboratory of the Max Planck Society, within the WFI instrument. for Satellite Instrumentation (Project ATHENA WFI)
Support in the verification of other instrument components
Analyzing the data to determine the characteristic detector properties
Extension of the data analysis programs
Knowledge of semiconductor detectors
Practical experience in dealing with measurement technology and data analysis
Good team communication in written and spoken English
Good knowledge of C++, ideally first contact with the ROOT framework, is an advantage
A versatile, challenging, and autonomous job in a dynamic and international research environment in the development of satellite instrumentation
Needs-oriented training opportunities
Payment in line with your qualifications and professional experience in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD)
Company pension scheme (VBL)
Underground station U6 directly in front of the institute, discounted public transport job tickets
Free parking on the institute premises
Private accident insurance financed by the employer
The full-time position is initially for three years .
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Applicants should submit their documents including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and certificates (PDF files) online by November 3, 2024 .
Support in the verification of other instrument components
Analyzing the data to determine the characteristic detector properties
Extension of the data analysis programs
Knowledge of semiconductor detectors
Practical experience in dealing with measurement technology and data analysis
Good team communication in written and spoken English
Good knowledge of C++, ideally first contact with the ROOT framework, is an advantage