Postdoc (Physics) – Novel magnetic materials for spintronics applications

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH; Garching bei München; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

TVöD-Bund pay grade 14

International advisory service

Company pension scheme

Year-end bonus (75% of a monthlySalary

Capital-forming benefits

Job summary

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (DNS group) seeks a Postdoc (Physics) to study novel magnetic materials for spintronics using neutron scattering. The position is based at Garching near Munich with access to MLZ facilities and international collaboration.

You will conduct elastic and inelastic neutron experiments, analyze magnetic structures and spin-wave excitations, and grow single crystals while contributing to DNS instrument development.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, preferably within 3 years after PhD conferral
• Strong experience in elastic and inelastic neutron scattering with single crystals
• Experience in data analysis including magnetic structure determination and spin-wave analysis
• Experience in single-crystal growth using flux method and CVT
• Programming experience, e.g., Python, for data acquisition/visualization
• Excellent written/spoken English (CEFR B2+)
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work in international teams

Responsibilities

• Carry out elastic and inelastic neutron scattering experiments at MLZ and other facilities
• Analyze data using magnetic crystallography methods and spin-wave theory
• Grow single-crystal bulk magnetic materials
• Contribute to DNS instrument development
• Publish results and present at conferences in the relevant fields
• Collaborate with JCNS institutes in Jülich, Garching, and Grenoble; support DNS users at MLZ

Skills

Neutron scattering

Single-crystal growth

Data analysis

Python programming

English fluency (B2+)

International collaboration

Independent work

Education

PhD in physics

Tools

Flux method

Chemical-vapor transport (CVT)

Job description

Postdoc (Physics) – Novel magnetic materials for spintronics applications

The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science – Neutron Methods (JCNS-4) operates at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich. It provides access to these instruments for scientists from universities and research institutions in Germany and the world. The JCNS also actively carries out in-house research on bulk magnetic materials for potential applications in information and quantum technologies. We are looking for a scientist to join the DNS group for a new project.

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 isrequired(at least B2 level according to 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 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

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