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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-fareast-language:DE'>Job title:</span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-fareast-language:DE'> Postdoctoral Research Scientist for the investigation of quantum magnets by experimental and numerical methods<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-fareast-language:DE'>Ref No.:</span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-fareast-language:DE'> </span><span style='color:#303030;background:white'>QM 2024/8</span><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='color:black'>Location: </span></b><span style='color:black'>Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='color:black'>Link to apply:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2350/Description/2?lang=eng">https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2350/Description/2?lang=eng</a> </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-GB>Deadline:</span></b><span lang=EN-GB> 19<sup>th</sup> May<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-GB>Contact:</span></b><span lang=EN-GB> Bella Lake, bella.lake@helmholtz-berlin.de<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-GB>Overview:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33;background:white'>The Institute of Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials undertakes world leading research in quantum and frustrated magnetism, multi-functional materials and superconductivity. As well as operating several X-ray instruments at the BESSY II synchrotron, we also host the Core Laboratory for Quantum Materials which offers state-of-the-art materials synthesis and the full range of sample characterization facilities including X-ray Laue and powder diffraction, magnetization, thermodynamic and transport measurements. Neutron scattering experiments performed at external facilities are also a major activity and we interpret our data via extensive collaboration with colleagues performing theoretical calculations.</span><span style='color:#262E33'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33;background:white'>This postdoctoral position aims to explore the emergent states and properties of quantum and topological magnets by combining experimental measurements, data analysis and numerical simulations. As a postdoctoral research scientist, you would explore the magnetic states and excitations of new magnets using neutron scattering as well as other laboratory-based techniques. A strong emphasis is placed on in-depth data analysis by using and developing state-of-the-art methods. Numerical simulations of quantum states will also play a role as a tool for understanding and interpreting the experimental results as well as identifying phenomena for further experimental investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='color:#262E33'>Tasks:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'>Performing neutron scattering experiments to explore, identify and characterize states and excitations in quantum magnets.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'>Developing <span style='background:white'>state-of-the-art </span>methods to analyze neutron datasets and perform comparison to available theories.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'>Performing n<span style='background:white'>umerical simulations to understanding and interpreting the experimental results.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='color:#262E33'>Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='background:white'>PhD specializing in condensed matter physics<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'>In-depth knowledge of the field of magnetism<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Highly developed computer programming skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:#262E33;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Experience of performing neutron scattering experiments<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='color:#262E33'>How to apply : <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33'>Applications should be made online at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:#262E33'><a href="https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2350/Description/2?lang=eng">https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2350/Description/2?lang=eng</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Please attach the following documents to your application:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white'>Your cover letter<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white'>Your curriculum vitae<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Your </span>academic certificates<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white'>The <span style='color:windowtext'>contact details of at least two references</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='color:black;background:white'>We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>