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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=DE link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-GB style='color:black'>Dear colleagues,</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-GB style='color:black'>The subinstitute “JCNS-3 - Neutron Analytic for Energy Research” of the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is looking for a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-GB>Postdoc / Group Leader – Neutron Scattering in Energy Materials<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Link to the full job offer: <a href="https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2024-064">https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2024-064</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Link to the institute: <a href="https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/jcns/jcns-3/ueber-uns">https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/jcns/jcns-3/ueber-uns</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Your Job:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Characterization of the structure and dynamics of energy materials on the atomic and mesoscopic scale using neutron methods, complementary X-ray experiments and support of further techniques including computer simulations <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Direct responsibility for project content and implementation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Establishment of cooperation projects with other institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich (e.g. the Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK), the Institute forvSustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW), or institutes at RWTH Aachen University)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Acquisition of third-party funded projects<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of energy materials or their model systems<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Development of sample environments for (in-situ / operando) neutron and X-ray experiments<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-GB>Supervision of PhD, MSc and BSc students<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Your profile: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Scientific university degree (Master’s) followed by a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related disciplines<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Profound knowledge of the structural characterization of matter using scattering methods, preferably including neutron and X-ray radiation (e.g. powder diffraction, pair distribution function, quasi-elastic neutron scattering)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Experience in large scale research, preferably at neutron sources<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Experience with energy materials, e.g. fuel cells, heterogeneous catalysts, interfaces<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>A distinct advantage would be:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Experience with high-level programming languages, e.g. Python<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Fluent written and spoken English, knowledge of German is desirable or the willingness to learn/improve it<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>The ability to work independently, along with a highly motivated and creative approach to research<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Outstanding teamwork, cooperation and communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Our Offer:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>We work on highly pertinent, socially relevant topics and offers the opportunity to actively shape this change. We support you in your work through:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Access to a strong research network at Forschungszentrum, such as transmission electron microscopy at the Ernst-Ruska-Zentrum, the Julich Supercomputing Centre, the Neutron-SimLab or various physicochemical characterization methods and workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>The opportunity to help shape a new subinstitute<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Comprehensive training programs and individual opportunities for personal and professional development<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-conscious company policy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), e.g. partly from home <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-GB>30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>We are looking forward to your application by 20<sup>th</sup> March 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Mirijam Zobel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>-- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prof. Dr. Mirijam Zobel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Director JCNS-3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tel. +49 (0)241-80-96900<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Email: m.zobel@fz-juelich.de<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>