Instrument Scientist

The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science - Neutron Methods (JCNS-4) operates at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich a suite of high performance neutron scattering instruments. It provides access to these instruments for scientists from universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world. Within the user program more than 1000 scientists visit the MLZ every year to perform experiments in the physical, chemical, biological and materials sciences. In addition, JCNS is actively pursuing a research program in the field of soft matter science and condensed matter physics. We are looking for a highly motivated instrument scientist to join the neutron spectrometer PANDA (cold triple axis spectrometer) team. PANDA is one of the world-leading cold TAS instruments, with solid user base and scientific cooperation.

**Your Job**:
Several developments like AI-assisted data collection option (ARIANE), multiplexing secondary spectrometer (BAMBUS) and ADR cryostat were adapted to PANDA in the recent years, with the needs of being commissioned and the request of implementing modern data collection and analysis tools. Your duties and responsibilities within this position:

- Support commissioning for restart, and the commissioning of options like ADR cryostat and BAMBUS multiplexing secondary spectrometer. Join the development of state-of-the-art data management and analysis for BAMBUS and ARIANE
- 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 conferences. presentations in the fields mentioned above
- Represent and actively work on increasing the user base at MLZ
- Furthermore we support you to perform own high profile research in close cooperation with the JCNS institutes in Jülich and Garching, especially with the institute “Quantum Materials and Collective Phenomena (JCNS-2)”

**Your Profile**:

- Master's and subsequent PhD degree in Physics, physical Chemistry, Quantum Phenomena or a related discipline
- A strong background in experimental condensed matter research
- A proven track record in inelastic neutron scattering research 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)

You will be initially employed for a fixed term of 2 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment. 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)