Instrument Scientist - Munich, Deutschland - Forschungszentrum Jülich

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Munich, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science - Neutron Methods (JCNS-4) operates at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich a suite of high performance neutron scattering instruments.

It provides access to these instruments for scientists from universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world.

Within the user program more than 1000 scientists visit the MLZ every year to perform experiments in the physical, chemical, biological and materials sciences.

In addition, JCNS is actively pursuing a research program in the field of soft matter science and condensed matter physics.

Your Job:

Your duties and responsibilities within this position:

Provide local contact support for users of the small angle neutron scattering SANS instrument suite of JCNS at MLZ
Contribute to the improvement of the SANS instrument suite of JCNS
Conduct and disseminate worldclass research via publications and conference presentations in the fields mentioned above

Represent and actively work on increasing the user base at MLZ

Your Profile:

Master's and subsequent PhD degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry or a related discipline
A strong background in experimental biochemistry and biophysical analytics and spectroscopy (SEC, SLS, DLS, NMR, fluorescence, CD, FTIR, UV-Vis)
A proven track record in neutron / Xray scattering research preferably SANS / SAXS and modelling of polymer and protein structures would be a distinct advantage
Very good command of written and spoken English
Showing initiative and creativity, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, result orientation and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as a player in the SANS team
Readiness to work oncallduty during the user operation periods

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the opportunity to actively help in shaping change.

Here is what Forschungszentrum Jülich can offer you:

Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich
The position represents an excellent opportunity to carry out research in softmatter and biological systems in a multidisciplinary team at MLZ
Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs
Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
Flexible working hours in a fulltime position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours

30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13-14, depending on the applicant's qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them

Place of employment:
Garching (München)