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Joint appointment as Head of Department and University Professor

Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin (HMI) in the Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren and Technische Universität Berlin (TUB) invite applications for a joint appointment as Head of Department "Methods and Instruments" at HMI and University Professor (W3) at Faculty II, Mathematics and Science, of the TUB, specialized in Methods and Instruments of Neutron Scattering

We invite candidates with an international reputation for using neutrons to investigate structure and dynamics of condensed matter. For this research HMI operates the research reactor BER II and the Berlin Centre for Neutron Scattering BENSC with a wide variety of modern instruments. Particular emphasis is put upon scattering of polarized neutrons and extreme sample environments (very high magnetic fields, very low temperatures) where HMI holds a leading position. This position should be further strengthened by continuous R&D on methods, source, instrumentation and sample environments. To this end, we expect the successful candidate to provide significant ideas for further advancing the installations and the research in an active field for which neutrons are an essential probe. Supporting external users in running their experiments is another important duty of the department he/she is going to be in charge of. Therefore, perennial experience in operating a user centre will be appreciated.

We expect in particular that the successful applicant will be committed to the general program of teaching and examining of students at the TUB, will inspire the scientific work in his department and will foster internal and external collaborations.

To be appointed, he/she must meet the requirements of the Berlin Higher Education Act (§ 100 BerlHG, more detailed information available on request).

As HMI and TUB care about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference over others of equal qualification.

Applications should be addressed to:

Prof. Michael Steiner
Scientific Director
Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin
Glienicker Straße 100
D-14109 Berlin

For further information he will be available via phone (+49 30 8062 2762) or e-mail (steiner@hmi.de).