Junior Research Group Leader in Berlin bei Leibniz Institut für Kristallzüchtung

The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) is a leading research institution in the area of science & technology as well as service & transfer of crystalline materials. Our goal is to enable solutions for urgent societal challenges (e.g. communication, artificial intelligence, climate protection, health etc.) by modern electronic & photonic technologies. The work covers the full spectrum from basic over applied research up to pre-industrial development and is performed in collaboration with national and international partners from university, academy and industry. The institute is part of Forschungsverbund Berlin (https://www.fv-berlin.de/) and a member of the Leibniz Association https://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de. You can find more details on the institute webpage: https://www.ikz-berlin.de.

We are looking for a new member of the Volume Crystals - Oxides & Fluorides section.

Junior Research Group Leader (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist who will be responsible to strengthen our activities in Single Crystal Growth of Quantum Critical or Magnonic Materials. Complex oxides such as Ferrites or Titanates, are known to exhibit interesting and extraordinary physical properties, but are notoriously difficult to prepare as single crystals in appreciable size and quality. The successful applicant will identify relevant single-crystalline materials and develop the growth techniques to prepare them with the demanded size and structural properties. The applicant will have full access to existing in-house activities for thermochemical phase investigation, oxide crystal growth, measurements of structural quality and composition, and sample preparation. A major aim is to seek funding for the research group, e.g., through project applications. The applicant is also expected to publish scientific papers, supervise student works, and to connect to the respective crystal growth and materials physics communities in Germany and Europe.

The position is intended for post-doctoral researchers with not more than 3 year after their PhD that want to reach an international standing and target an academic leadership career. A prerequisite for employment is a completed PhD (at least a submitted thesis) in physics, materials science, inorganic chemistry, mineralogy, materials science, or a related discipline. If you apply, then please send us, together will the usual documents, also a one-page description of possible ideas and scientific goals that you suggest to pursue. The successful applicant should have a proven scientific record and experience in either materials synthesis and phase analysis, or in materials physics involving complex oxides, preferentially in combination with hands-on experience in crystal growth. We expect high experimental skills, independent, project-oriented work and a high level of communication and teamwork towards both scientific and technical staff. Relevant experience in student supervision, lecturing or staff management will be appreciated. The applicant should speak English fluently and be at least willing to communicate also in German within a reasonable employment time.

The position is at first limited to three years, an extension of two year is possible. Payment is according to TVöD (Collective agreement for the public sector) including the usual social benefits (30 vacation days in a 5-day week, flexible working hours). The IKZ is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports reconciliation of work and family life. There is equality for applicants of all genders. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to disabled candidates.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Bickermann (matthias.bickermann@ikz-berlin.de).

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