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Postdoctoral position

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Berlin Neutron Scattering Centre BENSC at the Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin, Germany. The Hahn-Meitner-Institut is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 800 employees. It hosts the Berlin Neutron Scattering Center (BENSC) (http://www.hmi.de/bensc/ ), a user facility open to scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and dynamics of solids and liquids, BENSC provides the national and international research community with state-of-the-art neutron scattering equipment and expertise.

The successful candidate will participate in experiments investigating the spontaneous magnetic ordering of solid 3He at milli-Kelvin temperatures. The central aim of this activity is the determination of the microscopic nuclear spin structures and the underlying interactions by means of neutron diffraction techniques. The dedicated diffractometer E10 combined with an ultra-low temperature cryostat is available for neutron work. The position includes taking part in the research program of the department which focuses on major activities in quantum magnetism and novel magnetic oxides.

Candidates should have a PhD in physics. We expect broad knowledge on the low temperature properties of 3He and experience in experimental techniques at ultra- low temperature, a strong background in solid state physics is desirable.

The appointment is for 2 years, and the salary is according to the tariff system TVöD. Applicants should send a letter of application, detailed CV, two academic references, a list of publications and copies of degrees to:
Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin,
Abt. Personal und Soziales,
Glienicker Str. 100,
D-14109 Berlin,
Germany.
(email: personalabteilung@hmi.de).

quoting reference No. SF2007/3

The deadline for the application is March 15th 2007.