Instrument Scientist Neutron Imaging (m/f/d)

TUM Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II); Garching bei München; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health offers

VBL pension plan

University sports

Internal training opportunities

Childcare assistance

Excellent public transport access

Job summary

FRM II invites applications for an Instrument Scientist Neutron Imaging (m/f/d) at the Neutron Imaging Group, based in Garching. The role focuses on fast-neutron imaging, operation and advancement of NECTAR, and collaboration across ANTARES and NECTAR to push multimodal neutron imaging research.

You will contribute to image reconstruction, data analysis, and development of new collaborations in a world-leading large-scale facility.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering, materials science, computer science, imaging science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement and commission advanced neutron imaging methodologies, with focus on fast-neutron imaging at NECTAR.

Skills

Neutron imaging

X-ray imaging

Tomography

Image processing

Computer vision

Scientific programming

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

PhD in physics, engineering, materials science, computer science, imaging science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Technical University Munich operates the high flux Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) located at the scientific campus in Garching, Germany. The neutron source itself, its research instruments as well as the irradiation facilities provide unique possibilities for the scientific and industrial use of neutron beams.

In the group Neutron Imaging, we are offering a full-time scientist position (40 hours / week) as Instrument Scientist Neutron Imaging (m/f/d).

The Neutron Imaging Group at the FRM II operates two world-leading instruments, ANTARES and NECTAR, providing complementary capabilities for radiography and tomography with neutrons. The group plays a key role in advancing methodological development in neutron imaging worldwide.

ANTARES is a versatile imaging instrument using thermal and cold neutrons for a broad range of radiography and tomography applications. NECTAR can switch between thermal- and fast-neutron operation and offers worldwide unique capabilities for fast-neutron imaging, enabling the investigation of large and highly absorbing samples that are difficult to access with conventional neutron or X-ray imaging. In recent years, multimodal imaging approaches combining neutron imaging with complementary imaging and characterization techniques have gained increasing importance for the quantitative characterization of materials and functional systems. The complementary capabilities of ANTARES and NECTAR provide an excellent basis for developing and applying such approaches.

Tasks and Responsibilities

You will work across our neutron imaging activities at ANTARES and NECTAR, with a particular focus on fast-neutron imaging and the operation and further development of NECTAR. Your tasks include

• Implementation and commissioning of advanced neutron imaging methodologies, with a particular focus on fast-neutron imaging at NECTAR.
• Support of user operation and scientific experiments at ANTARES and NECTAR, with a primary focus on NECTAR.
• Development of multimodal and multi-probe imaging approaches, exploiting complementary information provided by thermal and fast neutrons, gamma rays, and other complementary techniques.
• Development of image processing, reconstruction and data analysis workflows for quantitative and multimodal imaging applications.
• Contribution to technical reports, instrument documentation and procedures.
• Development of an active scientific research profile and establishment of new collaborations in neutron imaging.
• Acquisition and development of collaborative research projects and contribution to research proposals.

Qualification and Experience

• PhD in physics, engineering, materials science, computer science, imaging science, or a related field.
• Strong background in neutron imaging, X-ray imaging, tomography, image processing, computer vision, or related experimental techniques.
• Hands-on experience with experimental techniques, including data acquisition, instrumentation, or experimental setups.
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB).
• Experience in image reconstruction, quantitative image analysis, machine learning, or multimodal data fusion is highly desirable.
• Experience with neutron scattering or large-scale research facilities is beneficial.
• Self-motivated and independent working style combined with the ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German language skills are beneficial.
• Willingness to work in a controlled area in a research reactor environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research and motivation to develop an own scientific research profile.

For further information about the position, please contact Robin Woracek, E-Mail: [e-mail]

The high safety standard of our facility requires the reliability of the employees according to German nuclear law. Appropriate reliability checks have to be performed for all employees.

Benefits

We offer flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation per year and a company pension plan (VBL). As an employee of FRM II, you can benefit from many other TUM offers, such as

• TUM's health offers
• University sports
• TUM's internal continuing education and training opportunities
• TUM childcare (subject to availability)
• Very good accessibility by public transport

The position is remunerated according to TV-L and is limited to 3 years. The position is suitable for severely disabled people. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. TUM aims to increase the proportion of women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

Contact

until 10 November 2026.

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Technische Universität München
Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)
Personalbüro
Lichtenbergstraße 1
D-85748 Garching
Tel: [phone] or -14910

www.mlz-garching.de
www.frm2.tum.de

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