Your Job:
1. Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of energy materials or representative model systems
2. Characterization of the dynamical and structural properties of energy materials with a focus on neutron spectroscopy as main analysis technique, supported by complementary experimental techniques or theoretical simulations
3. Hands-on participation in experiments at large scale facilities as well as the opportunity to design and construct instruments and/or sample environments
4. Establishment of cooperation projects with institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich working on energy materials
5. Supervision of MSc and BSc students
6. Presentation of research results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals
7. Representation of JCNS-3 in project meetings and on international conferences to foster our network
Your Profile:
Basic qualifications:
8. Completed Master’s degree with subsequent PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related disciplines
9. Experience with neutron spectroscopy ( INS, QENS, NSE) and the structural characterization of materials ( powder diffraction)
10. Experience in material synthesis and complementary characterization techniques, IR
11. Motivated and creative approach to research with the ability to work independently and in collaborative teams
Preferred additional qualifications:
12. Good written and oral communication skills in English
13. Research background in energy materials ( fuel cells, batteries, heterogeneous catalysts, interfaces)
14. Proficiency in high-level programming languages, Python
15. Previous supervision of graduate students, as well as laboratory or instrument responsibilities