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Student Assistant (f/m/d) - Control system of an experiment on matter wave motion
Job Description
Req ID:  3262
Place of work:  Ulm
Starting date:  ab sofort
Career level:  Student employment
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  zunächst befristet bis Semesterende

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

At the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies in Ulm, we develop precision instruments for space applications based on quantum technologies and bring them to prototype maturity together with industry. In addition, we are driving forward the transfer to aeronautics, digitalisation, energy, security and transport.  We have an interdisciplinary approach: Theoretical basic research and experimental tests meet engineering implementation.

What to expect

The Department of Quantum Nanophysics is engaged in research into novel, quantum-based sensors for measuring electric and magnetic fields and for materials research. To this end, atoms are used as self-calibrated and extremely sensitive sensor media. Such sensors promise great advantages for applications in industry or in space.

For a project in which we are researching the interaction of atomic matter waves with 2D materials such as graphene, we are looking for you as a student assistant in the labratory to strengthen our team.

In the experiment, we irradiate free-standing graphene membranes with atomic matter waves at a speed of more than 500,000 m/s. Similar to light diffracted by a lattice, the interaction of the atoms with the crystal lattice leads to a diffraction pattern. The analysis provides insights into the atom-solid interaction in an unexplored energy range. Following this breakthrough, there is still much more to do and numerous revisions to the experiment are pending in order to investigate the phenomenon in more detail. These include, in particular, the integration of new devices into the control system and the automation of work steps using stepper motors, switching valves, etc. The control system is Python-based, uses the EPICS library and the NOMAD-CAMELS software for measurement protocols. It is no problem not to know the libraries yet!


Your tasks

  • You program device controls and integrate them into the current control system
  • You document your software.
  • You automate experimental work steps by installing and controlling stepper motors, switching valves and the like. Smaller CAD design tasks are also necessary for this
  • You provide support with modifications to the setup

Your profile

  • Student of a scientific university degree in natural sciences  (e.g. physics) or engineering (e. g. quantum technologies, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
  • Basic knowledge of Python programming
  • Enjoy working with colleagues in a team
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3262) please contact:

Christian Brand 
Tel.: +49 731 400 198 602 
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