[Neutron] Scientist position at HMI

[Marie Haltod]

HAHN MEITNER INSTITUTE, BERLIN
Department of Magnetism
Scientist PH.D.
(Physicist, Chemist)
Reference No. SF 2005/11

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of novel 
materials synthesis and characterization to be held at the Magnetism 
department of the Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin, Germany. The 
Hahn-Meitner-Institut is a German National Laboratory and a member of 
the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and 
has about 800 employees. It hosts the Berlin Neutron Scattering Center 
(BENSC) (http://www.hmi.de/bensc/), a user facility open to scientists 
from all over the world, and runs several instruments at the Berlin 
Synchrotron radiation source BESSY 
(http://www.hmi.de/bereiche/bessy_en.html). The magnetism department 
undertakes world leading research in quantum magnetism, novel materials, 
and thin films and nanostructures. A key research focus is on novel 
transition metal oxides, including multiferroic materials, CMR 
materials, and high temperature superconductors. The successful 
candidate will join an international team dedicated to these research 
activities and actively participate in this program by taking charge of 
the synthesis effort of relevant materials and work in close 
collaboration with other members of the group.

Ideally the candidate will hold a PhD in physics or chemistry and will 
have experience of solid state synthesis and crystal growth, preferably 
using the optical floating zone technique. The Hahn-Meitner-Institut 
offers an outstanding range of experimental opportunities and links with 
centres of excellence worldwide. State-of-the-art synthesis facilities 
are available on-site as well as a full range of standard sample 
characterization facilities including X-ray Laue and powder diffraction, 
SQUID, and transport and thermal measurement systems.

The Hahn-Meitner-Institut is seeking to increase the quota of women 
scientists. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply. 
Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal 
qualification.

The appointment is for three years. The salary is 34.000 EUR gross per 
annum. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, 
two academic references, a list of publications and copies of degrees to 
Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Glienicker 
Str. 100, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. SF 2005/11 
(email: personalabteilung at hmi.de). The deadline for the application is 
three weeks after publication.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Dimitri Argyriou (phone 
+49-30-8062-3016, e-mail: argyriou at hmi.de).


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Marie Haltod
Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin
Abt. SF2
Glienicker Str. 100
14109 Berlin
Tel. +49-30-8062-2689
Fax  +49-30-8062-2999