Instrument Scientist TOFTOF (m/f/d)

Your responsibility is focused on the instrument TOFTOF. In future, your tasks might include further instrumentation projects.

• *Qualification and Experience:**
• PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Strong background in neutron spectroscopy and hands-on experience with experimental techniques and instrumentation. Experience with polarized neutrons are an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct instrumentation projects and operate complex scientific setups.
• Knowledge of scientific programming and data analysis (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB) is required, experience with ray tracing simulation packages, e.g. McStas, are beneficial.
• Self-motivated and independent working style combined with the ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research and motivation to develop an own scientific research profile
• Persuasive communication skills and ability to work in a team in an international environment are mandatory. Good oral and written English skills are required, German language skills are an asset.

For further information about the position, please contact Wiebke Lohstroh, E-Mail:

The high safety standard of our facility requires the reliability of the employees according to German nuclear law. Appropriate reliability checks have to be performed for all empl oyees.

• *Benefits:**

We offer flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation per year and a company pension plan (VBL). As an employee of FRM II, you can benefit from many other TUM offers, such as

• TUM's health offers
• University sports
• TUM's internal continuing education and training opportunities
• TUM childcare (subject to availability)
• Very good accessibility by public transport

The position is remunerated according to TV-L and **limited to 3 years**. The position is suitable for severely disabled people. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. TUM aims to increase the proportion of women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

Contract:

We are looking forward to your application via our online-portal https://karriere.frm2.tum.de until  **26.11.2026.**

Here you may also find other job vacancies at FRM II: https://karriere.frm2.tum.de

Technische Universität München

Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)

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Posted Oct 10, 2026

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