Instrument Scientist / Postdoc - Gamma Spectrometer FaNGaS

Your Job:

• Support commissioning for instrument restart
  
• Develop data management and analytical tools for FaNGaS
  
• Provide local contact support for users of the gamma spectrometer FaNGaS of JCNS at MLZ
  
• Contribute to the FaNGaS instrument development to meet future scientific and industrial challenges
  
• Develop your own scientific program in the framework of the JCNS institutes, offering a wide range of complementary methods
  
• Furthermore, we support you to perform own high profile research in close cooperation with the JCNS institutes in Jülich and Garching in the field of neutron based analytical methods for elemental analysis
  
• Conduct and disseminate world-class research via publications and conferences. Presentations in the fields mentioned above
  
• Represent and actively work on increasing the user base at MLZ

Your Profile:

• Master`s and preferably subsequent PhD degree in Physics, nuclear physics, Elemental Analysis, Nuclear Data or a related discipline
  
• A strong background in experimental radiation detection research and non-destructive analytical methods development
  
• A strong background in Monte Carlo simulation of radiation transport
  
• A proven track record in neutron analytical methods and prompt gamma analysis would be a distinct advantage
  
• 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
  
• 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 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
  
• The position represents an excellent opportunity to carry out research in condensed matter using neutron scattering in a multidisciplinary team at MLZ
  
• 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: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

You will be employed for a fixed term of 2 years. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13 -14, 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.