[Neutron] Postdoc position at HZB Berlin

[Karen Diederichsen]

Reference No. G 2013/6
The Scientific Division Large Scale Facilities
invites applications for
the position of a postdoctoral research scientist (f/m)

in the Department Research with Spallation Neutrons

The appointment is valid for 3 years.
The payment is according to the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD).



The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Research Laboratory and a member of the Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres.

 It hosts the neutron source BER II and the Berlin Synchrotron Light Source BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department Research

with Spallation Neutrons operates the cold-neutron triple-axis instrument V2/FLEXX and in future expands into a research programme investigating fundamental aspects in materials for efficient energy transport.



The successful candidate is expected to conduct her/his own research programme in the field of condensed matter physics investigating fundamental transport phenomena in particular in

thermoelectric materials using neutron scattering and synchrotron facilities as well as the supporting laboratory infrastructure at HZB.



Key to an effective materials design is a basic understanding of fundamental scattering processes governing the transport phenomena of phonons at simultaneously large electronic conductivity.

Modeling and experimental verification of dispersion properties as well as the precise determination of phonon lifetimes give the necessary insights. The experimental opportunities offered

at BER II and BESSY II provide excellent instruments for spectroscopic investigations on structural (and magnetic) excitations. Highest energy resolution is achieved with the neutron

resonance spin echo technique and knowledge about Larmor-labelling techniques would be an asset. Along with the study of elementary phonon modes systematic investigation of structural

properties will be performed with synchrotron radiation. The candidate is expected to have experience in either neutron or synchrotron radiation scattering methods.



For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (E-Mail: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de<mailto:habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de>).

The deadline for application: 31 March,  2013.

As HZB endeavors to increase the number of women working in the scientific field, women are especially encouraged to apply.

Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification.

Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees to

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (E-Mail: bewerbung at helmholtz-berlin.de<mailto:bewerbung at helmholtz-berlin.de>)

quoting reference no. G 2013/6.

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Karen Diederichsen
Abt. G-ARSN Research with Spallation Neutrons
Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031





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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH

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Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph
Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Thomas Frederking

Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583

Postadresse:
Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1
D-14109 Berlin

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