Forschungszentrum Jülich Postdoc with focus on surface physics / solid-state physics 2025

The uptake and inventory of hydrogen isotopes in a deuterium-tritium thermonuclear fusion reactor, especially the extremely expensive and radioactive tritium, must be stringently limited for the sake of operation safety and cost efficiency.

Your Job:

• Responsible scientist for the operation of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) device
• Upgrade and development of the device for future projects
• Research on fusion relevant materials regarding composition and functionality
• Collegial cooperation on present topics and development of new projects in the field of material research for fusion applications
• Participation in international conferences (including presenting your research results) and preparation of scientific publications with Peer-Review

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorForschungszentrum Jülich
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download
• PERSPECTIVE: After a two-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together

Requirements

• Completed university masters degree (physics/chemistry) with a PhD
• Strong knowledge and experimental experience in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
• Suitability to work in a radiation protection area
• Ideally, experience with further methods in the field of surface characterization, especially in FTIR spectroscopy on surfaces, and/or knowledge in plasma wall interaction in fusion devices
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written), German language skills are an advantage
• Programming skills would be beneficial

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Forschungszentrum Jülich on www.fz-juelich.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit Forschungszentrum Jülich scholarship webpage.