CareerPlan

Postdoc – Neutron Reflectometry for Energy Materials

Jülich, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Characterization of dynamical and structural properties of energy materials using neutron and X-ray reflectometry, supported by complementary experimental techniques or theoretical simulations.

Role type

Postdoctoral researcher (experimental physics/materials science)

Builds

Research findings on interfaces and reflectometry for energy materials (fuel cells, batteries, organic ligands)

Domain

Energy materials research / Neutron science

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Neutron reflectometry, X-ray reflectometry, Structural characterization of matter, Energy materials synthesis, Experimental design, Theoretical simulations

Preferred skills

Grazing incidence techniques, High-level programming (Python), Supervision of graduate students

Responsibilities

Characterize dynamical and structural properties of energy materials; Synthesize and characterize energy materials or model systems; Participate in experiments and design sample environments; Supervise students; Present research results at conferences and publish; Establish cooperation projects with other institutes

Seniority

Postdoctoral researcher