Postdoc (f/m/d) Thermodynamic properties of quantum materials at high magnetic fields

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory (HLD) conducts cutting-edge materials research at high magnetic fields and serves as an internationally active user facility in close cooperation with its partner institutes of the jointly founded European Magnetic Field Laboratory (EMFL).

The Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) Thermodynamic properties of quantum materials at high magnetic fields. 

Your tasks

• Self-standing experiment-based research on new quantum spin systems and superconductors using the metrological equipment available at the HLD, such as high-field magnets, cryo and high-resolution electronic measuring devices
• Support of the measurement operation of the HLD for internal and external users as local contact
• Supervision of students and interns

Your profile

• Completed PhD in the field of experimental physics with research content in solid state physics
• Postdoctoral experience in self-standing research
• Experience in high-field and low-temperature experiments
• Experience in independent, visible publication of research results
• Written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage
• Experience with common software applications in the office area, for data acquisition, evaluation and publication

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.