Scientist (f/m/d) for Synchrotron/X-ray/Neutron Tomography and 3D Analytics

Scientist (f/m/d) for Synchrotron/X-ray/Neutron Tomography and 3D Analytics

Reference No.: CE 2026/9

In our interdisciplinary team, we develop novel AI‑assisted analysis methods for time‑resolved synchrotron‑ and neutron‑based tomographic (4D) measurements, with a particular focus on applications in battery and hydrogen research. As a researcher, you will support our team and work on the development and application of 4D analysis and operando synchrotron and neutron tomography techniques.

Your Tasks

• You will use modern 2D/3D/4D analysis and evaluation methods with special 3D software using machine learning tools such as neural networks.
• You will perform quantitative analyses on existing large amounts of operando 4D tomographic data and improve the evaluation algorithms in close collaboration with other experts.
• You will use 4D operando X‑ray/synchrotron as well as neutron tomography techniques to study batteries and other material systems.
• You will work in an interdisciplinary team with several other research groups in Germany.

Your Profile

• Completed studies in materials science or similar.
• Very good knowledge of tomographic synchrotron/X‑ray and neutron measurement techniques.
• Excellent knowledge and many years of experience of 3D evaluation methods and 3D analysis software, especially with VGStudioMax.
• Good publication record.
• Good teamwork skills and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Very good command of English (C1 level) and good command of German (B2 level).
• Experience in presenting scientific results.

Your Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative materials and technological solutions for a climate‑neutral future in cooperation with leading international researchers.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely.
• Career‑enhancing networking opportunities, individual guidance, and support through our Graduate Centre and Postdoc Office.
• 30 days of vacation per year and attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), plus a company pension plan.
• Advisory services on family and career matters through our Office for Work & Life.
• Subsidy for the public transport “Deutschlandticket Job” and exclusive employee discounts.
• Relocation support from non‑EU countries.
• German courses for all proficiency levels.

Fixed term contract for 8 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD Bund).

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by . For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by any other means (such as email or mail) in the application process.

We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.

CONTACT

Dr. rer. nat. Ingo Manke

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