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Postdoctoral Researcher in Neutron Reflectometry for Energy Materials Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany
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Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The position offers a 2-year fixed-term contract with the goal of permanent employment thereafter. Remuneration is at pay grade EG 13 of the TVöD-Bund, depending on qualifications and assigned tasks, with a 75% monthly-salary year-end bonus under the collective agreement, capital-forming benefits, and an employer-supported company pension scheme. The role is full-time at 39 hours per week and includes 30 days of vacation plus additional days off.
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Germany
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
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About this position
Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science – Neutron Analytics for Energy Research (JCNS-3). The project addresses the dynamic and structural properties of energy materials and nanostructured interfaces using neutron and X-ray reflectometry alongside complementary experimental techniques and theoretical simulations.
The research will investigate the swelling behaviour of Nafion films in fuel cells, grazing-incidence processes in anode-free sodium-based batteries, and the hydration behaviour of organic ligand layers on metal oxide surfaces. Reflectometry will contribute to instruments planned for the High Brilliance neutron Source (HBS-I) at Forschungszentrum Jülich and to the HiCANS platform at ESS Bilbao.
The researcher will characterize energy materials and model systems, synthesize and perform physicochemical studies of materials, participate in experiments at neutron sources, and help design and construct sample environments. The role also includes supervising students, presenting findings at conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and establishing cooperation projects with other institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich. There may also be an opportunity to contribute to the HiCANS platform.
This is an experimental research environment combining neutron science, X-ray methods, energy materials, interface science and instrument development within JCNS-3.
Funding details
The position offers a 2-year fixed-term contract with the goal of permanent employment thereafter. Remuneration is at pay grade EG 13 of the TVöD-Bund, depending on qualifications and assigned tasks, with a 75% monthly-salary year-end bonus under the collective agreement, capital-forming benefits, and an employer-supported company pension scheme. The role is full-time at 39 hours per week and includes 30 days of vacation plus additional days off.
What's required
A Master's degree and PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline are required. Applicants should have experience in neutron reflectometry, preferably including grazing-incidence techniques, good knowledge of structural characterization of matter, and experience with energy materials such as fuel cells, batteries or interfaces. Experience with high-level programming languages such as Python is advantageous. Very good written and spoken English, at least B2 level according to the CEFR, is required. The position also values independent, motivated and creative research, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills, previous supervision of graduate students, and laboratory or instrument responsibilities.
How to apply
Submit your application through the Forschungszentrum Jülich online application portal for index number 2026T-0853. Applications are accepted until the position is successfully filled.
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