CareerPlan

Wissenschaftler*in mit Promotion (m/w/d) für die Leitung des Fachbereichs 7.2 (26-134-7A)

Berlin, BERLINFull-time2026-08-19 → 2026-10-25
Based in Germany

Core

Leading a team of ~35 researchers in X-ray metrology using synchrotron radiation (MLS, BESSY II) for detector calibration, component characterization, and reference-free analysis.

Role type

Senior IC research group leader (synchrotron X-ray metrology)

Builds

X-ray metrology standards and calibration services for industry and science

Domain

Physics / Synchrotron radiation / X-ray metrology

Required skills

X-ray metrology, synchrotron radiation methods, research leadership, grant acquisition, standardization, quality management, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience with BESSY II/III upgrades, MLS+, international collaboration

Technologies

Synchrotron radiation sources (MLS, BESSY II), XRR, SAXS, XRF

Responsibilities

Lead the department including technical and disciplinary management of staff, manage budget, drive strategic development for facility upgrades, conduct independent R&D in X-ray analytics, coordinate scientific work, secure and lead third-party funding, represent the department in national/international bodies, collaborate with internal/external partners, supervise PhD/Master/Bachelor theses

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities