Your Job:
1. QENS and INS experiments to investigate the diffusion dynamics of water and ligand molecules on metal oxide nanoparticle surfaces, accompanied by complementary experimental techniques or theoretical simulations
2. Characterization of the magnetic modes in iron oxide nanoparticles using neutron spectroscopy
3. Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of iron and metal oxide nanoparticles
4. Participation in experiments as well as design and construction of instruments and/or sample environments with practical work at neutron sources
5. Supervision of MSc and BSc students
6. Presentation of research results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals
7. Establishment of cooperation projects with other institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich
Your Profile:
Required qualifications and skills:
8. Masters and subsequent PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related disciplines
9. Experience in neutron spectroscopy, INS, QENS, NSE
10. Good knowledge of the structural characterization of matter with powder diffraction
11. Experience with wet chemical synthesis, nanoparticles
A distinct advantage would be:
12. Experience with high-level programming languages, Python
13. Knowledge in magnetism
14. A good command of written and spoken English
15. The ability to work independently, along with a highly motivated and creative approach to research
16. Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation and communication skills
17. Previous supervision of graduate students, as well as laboratory or instrument responsibilities
Our Offer:
We work on highly pertinent, socially relevant topics and offer the opportunity to actively shape this change.
We support you in your work through:
18. Access to a strong research network at the FZJ, such as transmission electron microscopy at the Ernst-Ruska-Zentrum, the Julich Supercomputing Centre, the Neutron-SimLab or various physicochemical characterization methods and workshops.
19. The opportunity to help shape a new department.
20. Access to the infrastructure of the Institute of Crystallography, RWTH Aachen University.
21. Comprehensive training programs and individual opportunities for personal and professional development
22. Comprehensive company health management
23. Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-conscious company policy
24. Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( )
25. 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends ( between Christmas and New Year)
26. The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), from home (partly)
27. A large research campus in the countryside, which offers the best opportunities to network with colleagues and to do sports outside of work
28. Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service
29. Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( )
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: The monthly salaries in euro can be found here:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, 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.