Postdoc (Physics) – Novel magnetic materials for spintronics applications - Inklusiver Job

Place of Employment: Garching (München)
Start Date: To the next possible date
Working Hours: 39 Hours / Week
Salary: Pay Group 14 TVöD-Bund
Application Deadline: The position will be published until it is successfully filled

Index number: 2026T-0862

Your Job

To carry out neutron scattering studies of magnetic order and collective excitations in single-crystal samples of novel bulk magnetic materials that have potentials for spintronics applications, such as altermagnet and noncollinear antiferromagnet. Your duties and responsibilities within this position:

• Carrying out elastic and inelastic neutron scattering experiments at MLZ and other international user facilities
• Conducting data analysis using magnetic crystallography methods and the linear spin-wave theory
• Carrying out single-crystal growth of bulk magnetic materials
• Contributing to the instrument development of DNS
• Conducting and disseminating world-class research via publications and conferences; presentations in the fields mentioned above
• Furthermore, we support you to perform your research in close cooperation with the JCNS institutes in Jülich, Garching and Grenoble
• Provide local contact support for users of DNS spectrometer at MLZ when necessary

Your Profile

• Master and subsequent PhD in physics, preferably less than 3 years after PhD degree conferral
• Strong experience in elastic and inelastic neutron scattering techniques using single-crystal samples
• Strong experience in data analysis, including magnetic structure determination and spin-wave excitation analysis
• Strong experience in single-crystal growth of large-size samples, in particular, using the flux method and chemical-vapor transport (CVT)
• Abilities in programming, e.g. python, for data acquisition and visualization
• Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR)
• Initiative character, creativity, good interpersonal communication and presentation skills, result orientation, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as a team player in JCNS
• Strong aptitude in working in international and collaborative environments

Our Benefits for You

• Meaningful tasks: The position represents an excellent opportunity to carry out research in advanced neutron and 3He polarization techniques and instrumentation within a multidisciplinary team at MLZ
• Attractive work environment: Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich
• Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation (depending on the chosen working time model) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
• Flexibility: Flexible working time models in a full-time position (39 hours / week), including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• Knowledge & further training: Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs
• Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
• Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits
• Fixed Term: You will be initially employed for a fixed term of two years but with the prospect of longer-term employment
• Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• Career Center: You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

Place of employment: Garching (Munich)

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options for women: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey. International applicants can find more information here: https://go.fzj.de/job-journey-internationals