Beamline / instrument scientist for end-station focusing on X-ray spectroscopy (m/w/d)

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Beamline / instrument scientist (f/m/d) for end-station focusing on X-ray
spectroscopy

Reference No.: CE 2024/17

The Institute for Solar Fuels at the HZB develops new materials and devices
for the solar-driven conversion of cheap and abundant resources into commodity
chemicals and fuels with photo(electro)catalytic processes. Understanding
structure function relation­ships of thin film and nanoparticle-based
semiconductors and photocatalysts is at the heart of these efforts.

As part of our experimental repertoire, we operate an end-station at the BESSY
II synchrotron that uses X-ray spectroscopy for in situ and operando
interrogation of systems and devices used in solar-driven chemical conversion.
This end-station, named Spectroscopic Analysis with Tender X-rays (SpAnTeX), is
part of a lab jointly operated by the Fritz-Haber-Institute and the
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, known as the Berlin Joint Lab for Electrochemical
Interfaces (BElChem).

As a beamline/instrument scientist for SpAnTeX you will be responsible for the
day-to-day operation and maintenance of SpAnTeX within the context of the
BElChem facility. In addition, you will develop new X-ray spectroscopic
techniques for investigating solar-driven chemical conversion processes and
materials that use photo(electro)catalytic approaches. The BElChem facility
consists of two beamlines, a soft X-ray and a tender X-ray beamline. SpAnTeX
will be located on the tender X-ray beamline which covers an energy range of
approximately 2.4 to over 10 keV. The SpAnTeX end-station, similar to the other
end stations in the BElChem facility, is based on a modular concept that allows
the easy and simple exchange of experimental modules. This allows users of the
SpAnTeX end-station to tailor modules to their experimental requirements. There
are currently two modules used at the SpAnTeX end-station, an electrochemical
module and a droplet train module. The targeted user-base for the SpAnTeX
end-station is from, but not limited to, the materials and energy research
communities.

Your Tasks

* Support the daily operation of the SpAnTeX end-station and BElChem facility.
* Provide support to and collaborate with internal and external users of the
SpAnTeX end-station to achieve experimental results.
* Maintain and upgrade the SpAnTeX end-station.
* Develop new X-ray-based experimental techniques for investigating systems
and devices used for solar-driven chemistry.
* Nurture and expand the user program of the SpAnTeX end-station.
Your Profile

* Highly motivated and open-minded scientist holding a PhD degree in
chemistry, physics, or materials science with at least two years of
post-doctoral experience working at a synchrotron
* Knowledge in X-ray spectroscopies, in particular XAS and XPS, is necessary
* Experience in design and implementation of instrumentation used for X-ray
spectro­scopy, with working knowledge of instrument and beamline control,
and data acquisition systems (e.g., EPICS, BlueSky)
* Strong interest in conducting research on photo(electro)catalytic materials
and processes
* Excellent English communication skills are necessary. Additional German
skills are advantageous.
* High level of intercultural competence and ability to work in a team
Your Benefits at HZB

* Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative materials and
technological solutions for a climate-neutral future in cooperation with
leading international researchers
* Commitment to diversity and sustainability through an inclusive working
environment, promotion of diversity sensitivity and implementation of
sustainable and climate-neutral methods
* Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual mentoring and
support from the HZB Graduate Centre and HZB Postdoc Office
* Attractive remuneration through payment according to TVöD Bund
* 30 days holiday/year
* Extensive additional benefits, such as company pension plan (VBL), subsidy
for public transport (Deutschlandticket Job) and company sports programmes
* Good work-life balance through counselling services on family and career
and flexible working time models: Flexitime, part-time, hybrid working
* And a team that is looking forward to meeting you!
Fixed term contract for 36 months. The salary is based on the Collective
Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

How to apply

We ask you to enclose the following documents with your application:

* Letter of motivation with a description of your research interests
highlighting your experience and expertise working at a synchrotron
* Curriculum vitae outlining the stages of your career to date, publications
to date, research experience and the contact details of at least two scientific
references
* Certificates and grades
We look forward to receiving your application via our application management
system by 29.09.2024. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are
unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by other means
(such as email or mail) in the application process.

We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from
people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal
opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We
are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the
qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH
Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin
www.helmholtz-berlin.de

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