Your Job:

The cold three-axis neutron spectrometer PANDA is one out of seven European neutron TAS spectrometers specialized for low-energy excitations in magnetism, lattice dynamics and hybridized modes. During the shutdown, several developments like AI-assisted data collection option (ARIANE), multiplexing secondary spectrometer (BAMBUS) and ADR cryostat were adapted to PANDA. We are looking for a new instrument scientist. Cold and hot commissioning will provide a unique chance to learn deeply about the instrument. The combination of user service and own research (30% of the instrument beamtime are reserved for inhouse research) will allow to develop a profile along your special interests. We would also support you in conducting high-class research in close cooperation with the JCNS sites in Jülich and Garching within the Institute for Quantum Materials and Collective Phenomena (JCNS-2).

Your tasks in detail:

• Plan, perform and support high-end neutron experiments
  
• Commission PANDA, its new BAMBUS multiplexing secondary spectrometer and the ADR cryostat
  
• Lead the of state-of-the-art data management and analysis for BAMBUS and ARIANE within the PANDA team and in cooperation with CAMEA (PSI) and the European TAS community
  
• Provide local contact support for users of the neutron spectrometer PANDA of JCNS at MLZ
  
• Contribute to the instrument development of PANDA to meet future experimental challenges
  
• Conduct and disseminate world-class research via publications and conference presentations
  
• Represent and actively work on increasing the user base at MLZ

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree and subsequent PhD degree in Physics, Quantum Phenomena or a related discipline
  
• Experience in the application of neutron scattering methods for the investigation of the structure and excitations in condensed matter systems
  
• Experience and technical interest in neutron instrumentation
  
• A proven track record in inelastic neutron scattering research
  
• Experience in multiplexing TAS would be appreciated
  
• Experience in supervision and teaching at various levels
  
• Experience in acquiring third party funding would be appreciated
  
• Very good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level according to the CEFR: https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated
  
• Initiative character, creativity, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, result orientation and analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in the PANDA group, at JCNS and in the European neutron scattering community
  
• Readiness to work on-call-duty during the user operation periods

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• ATTRACTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT: An exciting workplace on an attractive research campus in an ideal location near the city of Munich
  
• EXCELLENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: The position offers an outstanding opportunity to conduct research in condensed matter physics using neutron scattering within a multidisciplinary team at the MLZ
  
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Support for professional growth is provided through participation in national and international conferences as well as through a variety of training programs
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
  
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
  
• 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: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 and following of the PDF download
  
• PERSPECTIVE. The position is limited to 2 years, with the option to extend for another 3 years
  

Place of employment: Garching (München)

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

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