Instrument Scientist TOFTOF (m/f/d), Garching
Core
Scientific oversight and technical realization of the TOFTOF neutron time-of-flight chopper spectrometer upgrade, focusing on neutron transport, chopper systems, and secondary spectrometer design.
Role type
Senior IC instrument scientist (neutron spectroscopy)
Builds
Neutron spectrometer systems and experimental setups for materials science, soft matter, biological, and magnetic systems research
Domain
Nuclear physics / Neutron spectroscopy
Required skills
Neutron spectroscopy, experimental instrumentation, project management, scientific programming (Python, C++, MATLAB), ray tracing simulation (McStas), independent scientific research
Preferred skills
Polarized neutrons experience, German language skills
Technologies
McStas, Python, C++, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Lead scientific development of neutron transport and chopper systems, design secondary spectrometer and detectors, validate instrument performance via experimental tests, operate instrument and support users, pursue independent scientific projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
