Enlightening Science
European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany.
It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in
physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse
scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide
range of experimental techniques.
The Safety and Radiation Protection Group at European XFEL is looking for a proactive and communicative specialist to strengthen occupational safety processes and actively contribute to the development of a positive safety culture across the company.
The successful candidate will support and further develop risk assessment processes, contribute to occupational safety and fire protection topics, and design initiatives that strengthen safety awareness, learning culture, and management engagement. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, builds trust across different groups, challenges existing practices constructively, facilitates discussions, and turns ideas into practical improvements. The role is suited to a person who is interested not only in rules and compliance, but also in making safety part of daily leadership, communication, and decision-making.
For our Safety/Radiation Protection group we are looking for an
The successful candidate will support and further develop risk assessment processes, contribute to occupational safety and fire protection topics, and design initiatives that strengthen safety awareness, learning culture, and management engagement. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, builds trust across different groups, challenges existing practices constructively, facilitates discussions, and turns ideas into practical improvements. The role is suited to a person who is interested not only in rules and compliance, but also in making safety part of daily leadership, communication, and decision-making.
For our Safety/Radiation Protection group we are looking for an
Occupational Safety and Safety Culture Specialist (f/m/d)
The Position
- Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen safety culture, awareness, and learning from incidents and near misses
- Help develop practical and accepted safety solutions in a complex scientific environment
- Promote practical safety solutions together with staff, collaborators, users, and technical groups
- Design and facilitate safety trainings, workshops, discussions, and awareness formats for different target groups
- Improve occupational safety processes, especially risk assessments and their follow-up
- Evaluate options to improve risk assessment workflows, including possible software solutions
- Support operational fire protection topics in cooperation with the Fire Protection Officer
Requirements
- Completed degree and professional experience in at least one of the following fields: occupational safety, fire protection, safety engineering, natural sciences, engineering, human factors, organizational development, or a related discipline
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage different target groups
- Sound understanding of occupational safety principles and risk assessment processes
- Strong interest in safety culture, communication, learning culture, and organizational change
- Proactive, pragmatic, and implementation-oriented working style
- Ability to understand complex scientific or technical environments and translate safety requirements into practical solutions
- Very good command of English; German language skills are an advantage
- Experience in a scientific, research, laboratory, high-tech, or R&D environment
- Experience with safety culture initiatives, workshops, awareness campaigns, or leadership engagement
- Knowledge of fire protection topics or willingness to develop further in this area
- Interest in digital tools and modern software-supported approaches to occupational safety and risk assessment
Reference Number
E-429
Duration
This appointment is initially limited to 2 years, with the option to become permanent subject to later decision.
Our offer
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.Work-life balance & flexibility
- A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
- Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
- 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)
- Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
- Salary range: min. 11/1 with 4,269.64€ - max. 13/6 with €7025,87, the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid tariff table
- Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-90% of one month’s salary.
- Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
- Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)
- Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
- English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment
- Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
- Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
- Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
- Free access to a professional mental health support platform
Application
Please provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters.The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.
Application Deadline:
08/10/2026 