Your Job:
The aim of this PhD position is to characterize magnetic nanoparticles in solvents, such as water, both magnetically and structurally. For this purpose, chemically synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles with diameters in the range of 10 – 20 nm are used. The objective is to design nanoparticle-solution mixtures in such a way that they are optimal for medical applications such as hyperthermia or magnetic particle imaging (MPI). To this end, the physical and structural properties must first be characterized and understood. The following experimental methods in particular are used for this purpose:
- Investigation of the structural properties of the nanoparticles with respect to their internal crystallographic structure using X-ray diffraction
- Investigation of the mesoscopic arrangement of particles and their magnetic properties using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS)
- The characterization of magnetic properties using magnetometry and susceptometry
Your Profile:
- You have a Master`s degree in physics, chemistry, nanosciences or a comparable subject and are looking for a topic for a doctorate
- You have an interest and ideally also previous knowledge in the field of solid state physics, physical chemistry, nanotechnology, nanoscience, and ideally also previous knowledge of scattering methods, nanomagnetism and magnetometry
- You have previous knowledge or a strong interest in familiarizing yourself with various data analysis software
- Independent and responsible way of working, commitment, high degree of team spirit and enjoyment of cooperative collaboration
- You have a very good command of written and spoken English
Our Offer:
Our work is at the forefront of cutting-edge, innovative issues, offering you the opportunity to actively help in shaping change! We support you in your research with:
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best opportunities for networking with colleagues and also pursuing sports alongside work
- Excellent scientific equipment
- Qualified supervision by academic colleagues
- The opportunity to work autonomously in the preparation and implementation of the tasks assigned
- Possibility of flexible working with a mix of remote work and on-site work
- Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of vacation and additional time off during bridge days (e.g., between Christmas and New Year)
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
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.
We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.
