Soft matter researchUser operation at research facilitiesPeer-reviewed publicationsProject management softwareCollaboration with academia and industryScience communicationThird-party funding applicationsPersonnel data managementMedical ImagingNeutron sourcesConference participationResearch project supervision
Languages
English
German
Description
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Scientific and personnel leadership of the Soft Matter Group
Support of user experiments at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ
Scientific and technical development of the soft matter instruments at SINQ
Acquisition and support of users from industry and applied research
Acquisition and management of third-party funded projects in research, method development and instrumentation
Development and implementation of the long-term group strategy in close collaboration with the laboratory head and the leadership team
Pursuit of an independent research programme in the field of soft matter, biology or related fields, using neutron instrumentation at SINQ
Presentation of scientific results and projects in peer-reviewed publications and at international conferences
Supervision and development of students, doctoral candidates and early-career researchers, including lectures and practical courses
Responsibilities
Scientific and personnel leadership of the Soft Matter Group
Support of user experiments at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ
Scientific and technical development of the soft matter instruments at SINQ
Acquisition and support of users from industry and applied research
Acquisition and management of third-party funded projects in research, method development and instrumentation
Development and implementation of the long-term group strategy in close collaboration with the laboratory head and the leadership team
Pursuit of an independent research programme in the field of soft matter, biology or related fields, using neutron instrumentation at SINQ
Presentation of scientific results and projects in peer-reviewed publications and at international conferences
Supervision and development of students, doctoral candidates and early-career researchers, including lectures and practical courses
Requirements
University degree in natural sciences or engineering with a PhD
Internationally recognised scientific profile in the field of soft matter research using scattering or imaging methods
Experience in scientific leadership, personnel management and the management of research or instrumentation projects
Experience in acquiring and leading third-party funded projects
Sound understanding of user operation at large-scale research facilities and strong interest in collaboration with academic and industrial partners
Excellent communication and leadership skills in an international and interdisciplinary environment
Very good command of English and knowledge of German, or willingness to further develop German language skills
Willingness to participate in partial shift operation and to work in controlled zones
Benefits
Systematic training on the job
Personal development possibilities
Pronounced vocational training culture
Support for optimal work-life balance with modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure
