Postdoc (Physics) – Novel magnetic materials for spintronics applications
The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science – Neutron Methods (JCNS-4) operates at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich. It provides access to these instruments for scientists from universities and research institutions in Germany and the world. The JCNS also actively carries out in-house research on bulk magnetic materials for potential applications in information and quantum technologies. We are looking for a scientist to join the DNS group for a new project.
Your Job
To carry out neutron scattering studies of magnetic order and collective excitations in single-crystal samples of novel bulk magnetic materials that have potentials for spintronics applications, such as altermagnet and noncollinear antiferromagnet. Your duties and responsibilities within this position:
- Carrying out elastic and inelastic neutron scattering experiments at MLZ and other international user facilities
- Conducting data analysis using magnetic crystallography methods and the linear spin-wave theory
- Carrying out single-crystal growth of bulk magnetic materials
- Contributing to the instrument development of DNS
- Conducting and disseminating world-class research via publications and conferences; presentations in the fields mentioned above
- Furthermore, we support you to perform your research in close cooperation with the JCNS institutes in Jülich, Garching and Grenoble
- Provide local contact support for users of DNS spectrometer at MLZ when necessary
Your Profile
- Master and subsequent PhD in physics, preferably less than 3 years after PhD degree conferral
- Strong experience in elastic and inelastic neutron scattering techniques using single-crystal samples
- Strong experience in data analysis, including magnetic structure determination and spin-wave excitation analysis
- Strong experience in single-crystal growth of large-size samples, in particular, using the flux method and chemical-vapor transport (CVT)
- Abilities in programming, e.g. python, for data acquisition and visualization
- Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR)
- Initiative character, creativity, good interpersonal communication and presentation skills, result orientation, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as a team player in JCNS
- Strong aptitude in working in international and collaborative environments
Our Benefits for You
- Meaningful tasks: The position represents an excellent opportunity to carry out research in advanced neutron and 3He polarization techniques and instrumentation within a multidisciplinary team at MLZ
- Attractive work environment: Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich
- Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation (depending on the chosen working time model) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
- Flexibility: Flexible working time models in a full-time position (39 hours / week), including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
- Knowledge & further training: Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs
- Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
- Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits
- Fixed Term: You will be initially employed for a fixed term of two years but with the prospect of longer-term employment
- Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
- Career Center: You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
Place of employment: Garching (Munich)
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options for women: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey. International applicants can find more information here: https://go.fzj.de/job-journey-internationals
Index number: 2026T-0862
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