Instrument Scientist (Physicist) | Physiker (m/w/d)
Technische Universität München, Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)
Job Summary
This role involves operating and developing KOMPASS, a new triple-axis spectrometer at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) in Garching, Munich, one of the world's most powerful neutron sources. The Instrument Scientist will be responsible for commissioning and characterizing the KOMPASS instrument, providing scientific and technical support to users, and driving methodological development in neutron spectroscopy, particularly focusing on neutron polarization analysis. The position requires a degree in Natural Sciences, ideally a PhD, and professional experience in neutron scattering or other condensed matter scattering methods. The ideal candidate will possess strong experimental and technical skills, communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in an international team environment, while also pursuing their own scientific projects in solid-state physics, magnetism, and quantum materials.
Required Skills
Education
Degree (Diploma, MSc.) in Natural Sciences, ideally PhD (Promotion)
Experience
- Professional experience in neutron scattering or applying other scattering methods for condensed matter investigation
- Experience in spectroscopy is beneficial
- Experimental and technical skills are advantageous
- Experience with the operation and setup of complex technical facilities is beneficial
Languages
Additional
- Atomic energy law reliability clearance required (security check); Fixed-term contract (3 years)