Beamline scientist (m/f/d) in Hard X-Ray Spectroscopy

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research center for materials and energy in Berlin seeks a Beamline Scientist specializing in X-ray spectroscopy. This role involves conducting research projects, developing techniques, and supporting users in experiments. Ideal candidates hold a doctorate and have extensive experience in synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopy. Join a diverse team committed to innovative materials for a climate-neutral future.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration through Public Service Wage Agreement

30 days holiday/year

Company pension plan (VBL)

Subsidy for public transport

Flexible working time models

Good work-life balance

Career-enhancing networking opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience with X-ray spectroscopic investigation of solid and liquid energy materials.
• Ability to supervise doctoral students.
• Capability to support third-party funded projects.

Aufgaben

• Conduct own research projects in X-ray spectroscopy of energy materials.
• Develop techniques for X-ray spectroscopic investigation.
• Supervise and support users in experiments.

Kenntnisse

Extensive experience in synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopy

Excellent communication skills

Team spirit

Very good German skills

Good English skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate in physics, chemistry, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Beamline scientist (m/f/d) in Hard X-Ray Spectroscopy

Reference No.: PS 2025/12

Our department researches fundamental processes of light-energy conversion at the atomic level. We are looking for a suitable candidate for the further development and supervision of the hard X-ray spectroscopy beamline KMC-3 at BESSY II.

Your Tasks

• Conducting your own research projects in the field of X-ray spectroscopic investigation of solid and liquid energy materials, especially under in situ/operando conditions
• Developing instrumental techniques and methodological approaches for the X-ray spectroscopic investigation of energy materials
• Supervising and supporting users in experiments and data evaluation
• Further development of the measuring station and experimental methods
• Regular maintenance and calibration of instruments (detectors, pumps, vacuum chamber, laser, sample holders, etc.)
• Supervision of doctoral students

Your Profile

• Doctorate in physics, chemistry, or a related field
• Extensive experience in synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopy (experiments, user support, and data analysis)
• Comprehensive organizational and content-related support for third-party funded projects and employees
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Very good German and good English skills

Your Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative materials and technological solutions for a climate-neutral future in cooperation with leading international researchers
• Commitment to diversity and sustainability through an inclusive working environment, promotion of diversity sensitivity and implementation of sustainable and climate-neutral methods
• Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual mentoring and support from the HZB Graduate Centre and HZB Postdoc Office
• Attractive remuneration through payment according to Public Service Wage Agreement (TVöD Bund)
• 30 days holiday/year
• Extensive additional benefits, such as company pension plan (VBL), subsidy for public transport (Deutschlandticket Job) and company sports programmes
• Good work-life balance through counselling services on family and career and flexible working time models: Flexitime, hybrid working
• And a team that is looking forward to meeting you!

The employment contract is unlimited. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

How to apply

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Curriculum vitae (CV) with a clear list of your education, publications, research experience, and the contact details of two references.
• Letter of motivation (in English) describing your background and research interests relevant to this position.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 12.11.2025. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unable to consider applications that reach us by any other means (such as email or mail) in the application process.

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.

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