Scientific Solution Architect - Materials Science Electron Microscopy
Key information
- Publication date:13 November 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Täfernweg 1, 5405 Baden-Daettwil
DECTRIS is a successful and expanding high-tech company that develops and produces X-ray and electron detectors. Our detectors are used worldwide in large-scale research facilities and in industry. Their unique properties enable scientific breakthroughs in life sciences and material sciences. Our more than 170 employees are located in Switzerland, the United States and Japan. At DECTRIS, we combine innovation and development with agile industry practices. As a spin-off of the Paul Scherrer Institute and by focusing on the needs of our customers, we are able to combine scientific excellence with qualified service and industrial know-how.
Our scientists as well as our technical and commercial experts ensure that our customers benefit from the latest technologies.
DECTRIS values collaborative working rather than traditional hierarchy and is guided by the principles of Sociocracy 3.0.
Your Tasks
DECTRIS Cloud Solutions Team
The DECTRIS Cloud Solutions Team is at the forefront of digital innovation. We accelerate scientific discoveries by overcoming data-related challenges in scientific and industrial R&D. To that end, we develop cloud-based infrastructure and software-as-a-service to empower scientists around the world to efficiently get the most out of their data in a collaborative manner. DECTRIS CLOUD has entered the market and is scaling up.
Your Future Team
Our scientists as well as our technical and commercial experts ensure that our customers benefit from the latest technologies.
DECTRIS values collaborative working rather than traditional hierarchy and is guided by the principles of Sociocracy 3.0.
Your Tasks
- Own the seamless integration of 4D STEM, EELS, STEM, and MicroED workflows into DECTRIS CLOUD by collaborating with globally leading scientists
- Contribute to shaping the product strategy, ensuring it aligns with user needs and market trends, by e.g. gathering user insights through primary market research
- Build strong relationships with research institutions, collaborating on publications and showcasing the benefits of cloud-based workflows
- Position DECTRIS CLOUD at the forefront of scientific innovation for collaborative and data-intense projects, by e.g. presenting results and solutions at international conferences
- Provide expert support to users, optimizing their workflows and offering technical feedback to the development team for continuous improvement
- Foster engagement and demonstrate the impact of DECTRIS CLOUD in the Materials Science community
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field, with strong hands-on experience in 4D STEM, EELS, STEM, TEM, MicroED, or general Electron Microscopy for Materials Science
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or similar, to customize and optimize user workflows
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
- Proven track record in driving research collaborations to successful outcomes, with a focus on achieving mutual goals and delivering results
- A wide network of scientific collaborators, ideally with experience in cross-institutional research
- Ideally, experience with cloud-based processing and data workflows, contributing to streamlined, scalable research solutions
- A results-oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, balancing scientific rigor with practical solutions
- Adept at identifying opportunities for innovation and fostering long-term partnerships that advance the capabilities of the scientific community
- Willingness to travel frequently (~30%) to engage with users, attend conferences, and support collaborations worldwide
- A successful and growing high tech company in an international, scientific environment
- Joining the global leader in HPC X-ray detectors for science and industry. Our Developers design cutting-edge detectors to support the state of the art science and technology
- An international work environment formed by more than 170 experienced engineers, scientists and other professionals. The company languages are German and English
- Excellent, flexible working arrangements to enable professional development and personal life balance
- An attractive working environment: modern infrastructure with wheelchair-accessible rooms, small fitness room, underground car park, subsidised meals, free snacks and drinks, various company events, internal and external training, home office options, after-work beers and other joint leisure activities
DECTRIS Cloud Solutions Team
The DECTRIS Cloud Solutions Team is at the forefront of digital innovation. We accelerate scientific discoveries by overcoming data-related challenges in scientific and industrial R&D. To that end, we develop cloud-based infrastructure and software-as-a-service to empower scientists around the world to efficiently get the most out of their data in a collaborative manner. DECTRIS CLOUD has entered the market and is scaling up.
Your Future Team
