Job Detail
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Experience No Preference
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Qualifications Master’s
Job Description
The Technical University Munich operates the high flux Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) located at the science 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.
For a scientific project for Spin-Selective Neutron Detection using Quantum Sensing, we are looking for a PhD Position (m/f/x) with 30h/week.
Responsibilities:
Neutrons make up 50% of matter on earth, but remain one of its most mysterious components: their decay lifetime is less well-known than the age of the Universe, and their internal charge structure is deeply connected to the absence of antimatter in the cosmos.
Precision experiments with ultracold neutrons already reach energy resolutions of 10-22 eV or better, and powerfully test the Standard Model of particle physics. They further constrain CP-violating new physics at scales of 10-100 TeV, far beyond the reach of the LHC.
The TUM and the university Heidelberg (Prof. Dr. Skyler Degenkolb) seek to bring quantum sensing methods into precision neutron science, further extending the power and reach of these measurements. Innovative new devices can significantly impact next-generation experiments at large facilities.
Tasks:
This project will develop innovative ultracold neutron detectors, using superconducting microstructures for spin- and energy-selectivity. Calculations and simulations will guide fabrication of experimental prototypes, to be tested in beamtime experiments at world-leading neutron science facilities (e.g. ILL, FRM II). Experimental hardware is developed in cooperation with Heidelberg university. Data analysis, writing and publishing research articles, and presenting at topical conferences/workshops are an integral part of this project.
Qualification and Experience:
You have a degree (Diploma, Master’s) in physics, nuclear physics, radiochemistry, or a related field. Experience in operating complex experimental setups and using data analysis tools (e.g., Python programming) is an advantage. You enjoy working in an international team and have good communication skills. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
For more information, please contact Dr. Robert Georgii (robert.georgii@frm2.tum.de) or Prof. Dr. Skyler Degenkolb (degenkolb@physi.uni-heidelberg.de).
The high safety standard of our facility requires the reliability of the employees under nuclear law. Appropriate checks are carried out for this purpose.
Perks:
At the FRM II there is a flexible working time model with electronic time recording in which overtime is fully compensated. Further advantages are the company pension scheme and, in addition to 30 days of vacation, two more days off (December 24th & 31st), as well as a supporting staff council.
As an employee of the FRM II, you can benefit from many other offers from TUM, such as
– the health offers at the TUM
– the Language courses in 11 different languages ​​and other TUM-internal training opportunities
– TUM childcare (subject to availability)
– the discount for the MVV job ticket
The position is remunerated according to TV-L and is limited to 3 years. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are essentially equally qualified. The TUM aims to increase the proportion of women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.
contact:
We are looking forward to your application via our portal https://karriere.frm2.tum.de until the 15.09.2025. There you will also find also other job advertisements.
Technische Universität München
Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)
Personalbüro
Lichtenbergstraße 1
D-85747 Garching
Tel: +49 89 289 14614
www.mlz-garching.de
www.frm2.tum.de
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