InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start date01.07.2026 or shortly thereafter, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline13.03.2026

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours66,67 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

We seek to appoint a researcher to conduct radioastronomical research focusing on galaxy clusters and groups at the Observatory of the University of Hamburg. This position is part of a Germany wide research group that works on Relativistic Jets in Active Galactic Nuclei.

Successful candidates will have published research conducted with the radio telescopes and ideally have experience with polarisation observations, spectral index and multi-wavelength studies. The goal of this work, funded by the German Research Foundation, is to study diffuse radio sources and AGN in galaxy clusters. German language skills are not required.

The successful applicant will be based on the Hamburg Observatory campus. Scientists at Hamburg Observatory cover a wide range of research areas of modern astrophysics, such as extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, galaxy formation, gravitational waves and statistical analysis including artificial intelligence. Our 9 individual research groups provide a diverse and stimulating research environment. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be able to benefit from the Observatory's close ties with other research institutes in Hamburg, including DESY and the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe". Generous computing resources as well as travel funding will be available to the successful candidate.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• a university degree in Physics
• excellent command of English and great communication skills
• published work in radio astronomy and the study of galaxy clusters
• documented experience with radio interferometers
• documented coding skills

Successful candidates are expected to pursue a PhD in Physics at the University of Hamburg. The regular duration of a PhD at the Department of Physics is three years.

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

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle "Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.