CareerPlan
Garching bei München, BAYERNFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Scientific oversight and technical realization of the TOFTOF neutron time-of-flight chopper spectrometer upgrade.

Role type

Senior Instrument Scientist (Neutron Spectroscopy)

Builds

Neutron transport and chopper systems, secondary spectrometers, and detector setups for materials, biological, and magnetic systems research.

Domain

Nuclear physics / Neutron spectroscopy / Materials science

Required skills

Neutron spectroscopy, experimental instrumentation, project management, scientific programming (Python, C++, MATLAB), ray tracing simulation (McStas), independent research

Preferred skills

Polarized neutrons experience, German language skills

Technologies

McStas, Python, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead scientific development of neutron transport and chopper systems, manage technical realization of upgrade work packages, perform experimental tests of critical components, develop neutron spectroscopy methods, operate instrument and support users, pursue own scientific projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC