InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Nanostructure and Solid State Physics, Huse Research Group

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start date01.06.2026, fixed until 31.03.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline17.04.2026

Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

• teaching (25% of work hours [4 LVS], preferably in German, English possible)
• building femtosecond spectroscopy instrumentation (incl. Interfacing with software)
• experimental project design (incl. Literature research)
• data analysis and simulations (e.g. Python, Matlab, DFT codes)
• publication: Preparation and submission of publications, participation in conferences

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field plus doctorate.

Required academic degrees

• completed university degree (diploma/master's degree) in physics, chemistry or related disciplines, with a completed scientific doctoral degree

Required expertise

• knowledge and experience in more than one of the following areas:
• research with pulsed lasers (preferably femtosecond lasers)
• operating femtosecond laser spectrometers (incl. maintenance, safety aspects)
• design and setup of optical instrumentation (incl. computer interfacing, DAQ programs)
• non-linear optics and nonlinear spectroscopy methods

Good publication record, willingness to teach in undergraduate physics and interdisciplinary (physics/chemistry) programs as well as to co-supervise BSc/MSc/PhD students, excellent communication skills in English, pronounced sense of responsibility, outstanding motivation to work as an experimentalist.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

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