Work group:

Scientific Equipment Development

Area of research:

Führungskräfte

Job description:

Reference No. GF 2025/5

The Main department Scientific Equipment Development is looking for

Head (f/m/d) of Research Group at the Synchrotron BESSY II

Your Tasks

• You will develop a world-leading research program for your Be4BESSY group and contribute to the realization of BESSY III at HZB.
• You will be responsible for the selected experimental setup and/or beamline and play an active role in supporting users at this setup (70% user support and 30% own research).
• You will improve measurement methods, advance your experiments, and expand the user base at your experimental setup.
• You will successfully apply for third-party funding to supplement the financial support provided by HZB.
• You will collaborate with scientists at HZB, other light sources, and the international research community, and participate in international conferences to disseminate your results.

Your Profile

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
• Extensive experience in the use and operation of state-of-the-art soft and tender X-ray beamlines as well as experimental setups, including user support
• Proven expertise in one of the above-mentioned research areas
• A strong scientific profile demonstrated by high-quality publications, conference presentations, and success in acquiring third-party funding
• Excellent networking and communication skills with a commitment to collaborative and inclusive research
• Very good English skills and the willingness to learn German
• International professional experience, initial experience in supervising students, and the ability to bring in existing collaborations are advantageous

Please upload the following documents with your application:? Motivation letter and research plan (in English and a maximum of three pages), including work packages for the next five years, in which you describe your background and research interests related to this position, as well as potential collaborators from academia or industry

? Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing your education, publications, and research experience

? Academic transcripts

Further Information

Cécile Dufloux

cecile.dufloux@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 04.05.2025

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.