Instrument Scientist / Postdoc - Neutron Project DAPHNE4NFDI

Work group:

JCNS-4 - Neutronenmethoden

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

Your Job:

We are looking for a person who is responsible for coordinating the activities "Co-operations within and outside DAPHNE4NFDI" and "Information dissemination and public relations" and has the following tasks:

• Contact person for and close coordination with the participating scientific groups
• Responsibility, planning, organisation of networking and further education events (e.g. lecture series)
• Presentation of the project at thematic workshops/conferences, user meetings of large-scale equipment and to potential partners
• Organisation of workshops on the management of data from X-ray and neutron experiments
• Preparation of press releases and public presentations, also together with the project partners
• Visibility of the project website and social media presence
• Coordination of the development of curricula in the fields of physics and chemistry
• Networking with other initiatives in physics, chemistry, mathematics and materials science
• Develop scientific software for the data analysis inside the DAPHNE Program
• Conduct and disseminate world-class research via publications and conferences

Your Profile:

• You have a university degree (diploma/university/master`s degree) in a natural science or engineering discipline; preferably with a doctorate
• A strong background in experimental condensed matter research
• You are enthusiastic about data, digitisation, neutron and photon scattering
• You have knowledge of synchrotron/neutron research and magnetism, quantum phenomena etc. or experience in the areas of scientific data management and software development
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Initiative character, creativity, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, result orientation and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as a teamplayer in JCNS

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the opportunity to actively help in shaping change. Here is what Forschungszentrum Jülich can offer you:

• Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich
• You have the opportunity to distinguish yourself in the field of research data or to contribute to scientific work at the MLZ, including the training of students and doctoral candidates.
• Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

You will be initially employed for a fixed term of 2 years with the possibility of extension. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you.

Place of employment: Garching (München)

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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.