卢森堡大学招聘中子散射在磁性材料方向博士后

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication. The Nanomagnetism Group has an immediate opening for a Postdoc. We are looking for a candidate with experience in the field of neutron scattering on magnetic materials.

Postdoc in the field of neutron scattering on magnetic materials (M/F)

• Ref. F1-120006
• Fixed-term contract (2+2) years, full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Employee status

The Postdoc will carry out fundamental research in the field of magnetic neutron scattering (small-angle neutron scattering) on magnetic materials (NdFeB magnets, nanoparticles, ferrofluids, etc.). Defects in the microstructure of magnetic materials give rise to a deviation of the magnetization from the perfectly aligned state. The resulting spin misalignment results in a strong magnetic neutron-scattering signal along the forward direction, which can measured by means of the SANS technique. A central objective is to compute/model the ensuing spin textures by means of the continuum theory of micromagnetics and to compare these predictions to experimental neutron data; experimental as well as some theoretical/computational skills are required. This research project contributes to the understanding of the fundamental aspects of magnetic SANS. The Postdoc will be a member of the Nanomagnetism Group and will be supervised by Associate Prof. Dr. Andreas Michels: He or she will co-supervise Bachelor/Master/PhD students.

Activities

• Neutron-scattering experiments (mainly SANS) at large-scale neutron facilities, data reduction, analysis and micromagnetic modeling
• AC+DC magnetometry, specific heat, XRD, TEM/SEM, arc melting, alloy synthesis, annealing
  • presentation of scientific results at international conferences, publications in high-impact journals
• participation in bachelor and/or master teaching activities
• participation in grant writing (e.g., neutron beamtime proposals) and reporting
• participation in outreach activities (e.g., open days, science festivals)

Profile

• PhD in physics/materials science with very good grades
• Publications in high-impact journals
• Strong background in: polarized neutron scattering, POLARIS, small-angle neutron scattering, magnetic materials, permanent magnetism, micromagnetics, magnetometry, specific-heat, TEM/SEM, XRD, arc melting, alloy preparation, ferrofluids
• Self-motivated, committed and curious
• Creative and independent thinker
• Excellent communication skills; fluent written and verbal command of English
  • an exciting topic in the context of neutron scattering and magnetic materials
  • a friendly international team
  • a modern, newly equipped laboratory
  • a competitive remuneration

Offer

For further inquiries contact Associate Prof. Dr. Andreas Michels (andreas.michels@uni.lu)

Deadline for applications: 31^st May 2015