[Neutron] PDRA position at Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany

[Marie Haltod]

HELMHOLTZ ZENTRUM BERLIN FÜR MATERIALIEN UND ENERGIE
Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials
Scientist PH.D.
(Ref. no. M 2013/16)

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials at the Helmholtz
Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy (HZB), Germany. The HZB is a German National Laboratory and a member of the
Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 1100 employees. It hosts the Berlin
Research Reactor (BERII), a user facility open to scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and
dynamics of solids and liquids, the HZB provides the national and international research community with state-of-the-art
neutron scattering equipment and expertise.

Assignments:
The successful candidate will be in charge of operating the double-axis diffractometer E4, one of the neutron
instruments within the HZB user program. Responsibility for other neutron instruments is also possible. He/she should
guide and help external user groups to plan, prepare and successfully perform their neutron experiments and guide them
in data analysis. He or she will contribute to the further development of the instrument, especially in implementation
of new experimental techniques and substantially contribute to the development of software  to analyze position
sensitive detector  experimental data.  It is expected that the candidate has a strong interest in his/her own
scientific projects and will collaborate with colleagues within and outside HZB.

Requirements:
Candidates have to have Master degree in Physics or Chemistry and are required to have very good knowledge in the field
of solid state physics and/or material science, good knowledge in Chemistry, Crystallography, Structure and Data
analysis and Programming. Candidates should have good experimental skills, flexibility and ability to work within a team
and with external user groups. We require very good communication skills, knowledge of English and readiness to take
initiative and responsibility.  Experience in the field of x-ray and neutron diffraction/scattering, use of magnetic
fields, low temperatures and pressures are welcome.

The appointment is for 3 years. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, two academic references,
a list of publications and copies of degrees to the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Abt. Personal
und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. Ref. no. M 2013/16 (email:
personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de). The deadline for the application is 30 November 2013.

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Susan Schorr (phone: +49-30-8062-42317, email:
susan.schorr at helmholtz-berlin.de) or Dr. Karel Prokes (phone: +49-30-8062-42804, email: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de).


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Marie Haltod
Sekretariat
Institut für komplexe magnetische Materialien
Institute for Complex Magnetic Materials

phone    +49-30-8062-42689
fax      +49-30-8062-43689
email    haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de

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Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Thomas Frederking

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