The Institute of Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials undertakes world leading research in quantum and frustrated magnetism, multifunctional materials and superconductivity. As well as operating several X-ray instruments at the BESSY synchrotron, we also host the Core Laboratory for Quantum Materials which offers state-of-the-art materials synthesis and the full range of sample characterization facilities including X-ray Laue and powder diffraction, magnetization, specific heat and transport measurements. Neutron scattering experiments performed at external facilities are also a major activity and we interpret our data via extensive collaboration with our theoretical colleagues.
Your tasks
You will study quantum materials with particular emphasis on frustrated and topological magnets.
Recent research has brought to light exotic phases and excitations such as classical and quantum spin ice with monopole excitations and new forms of topological order such as spin liquids with spinon excitations. These phenomena will be investigated by identifying materials that exhibit these properties and using the experimental techniques of physical property measurement and neutron and x-ray scattering to study their behavior.
You are expected to gain an understanding of the physical processes through complex data analysis and computer simulations; close collaboration with theoretical physicists will also provide you with additional insight.
Requirements
- Master/diploma degree in condensed matter physics
- Good knowledge of the field of magnetism
What we offer
- Working as part of an international team with highly motivated colleagues
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Possibilities of collaboration and exchange within the Helmholtz association and beyond
- HZB supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours, mobile working, and an internal advice center on questions of reconciliation of work and private life
- You will have the opportunity to take advantage of internal and external qualification offers
- Health management and company sports offers
- A company pension scheme (VBL)
Fixed term contract for 36 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).
How to apply
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Cover letter describing your research interest
- CV including the stages of your career and your research experience
- The contact details of at least two academic references
- Your academic certificates
We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 16.11.2021. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by email or by mail in the application process.
We strive to increase the proportion of female employees and are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from women. Disabled applicants with equal aptitude are given preference.For German version, please click on the following link: German Version.