The University of Rostock / IRTG

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Physics, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position as of 01.10.2025 on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "Imaging Quantum Systems: Photons, Molecules, Materials (IQS)" ending on 30.09.2027: Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Physics

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The International Research Training Group(IRTG) "Imaging Quantum Systems: Photons, Molecules, Materials"offers an exciting opportunity for a committed postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d, E13 TV-L, 100%) starting on October 1, 2025, to contribute to one of the IRTG's innovative research projects. ~~The goal is to explore the structure and dynamics of quantum mechanical systems using cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods.~~This interdisciplinary approach of the research program brings together physics, chemistry, and materials science, providing a platform for excellent research. A particular emphasis is placed on collaboration with the Canadian partner institutions - the University of Ottawa and the Univ of Calgary - which offer outstanding research infrastructure and extensive opportunities for international networking and interdisciplinary exchange.

These Are your Tasks:

• conduct independent research on a topic closely related to the IRTG's focus on imaging quantum systems
• investigate the fundamental quantum behaviour in photonic or molecular systems
• presentation of research results at conferences and workshops
  publication of research findings in high-ranking international journals
• supervision and guidance of Master's students in their research projects (ideally also PhD students)
• participation in coordinating and organising graduate programmes, workshops and conferences within the IRTG framework
• involvement in teaching
• acquisition of third-party funding

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed academic university degree (Staatsexamen, Diplom, Master's, Engineering degree or equivalent) in physics, at least with good results
• doctorate with an experimental focus in quantum physics or a closely related scientific field
• solid expertise in at least two of the following areas: quantum optics, nanophotonics, integrated photonics, quantum information/communication, attosecond laser physics, ultrafast spectroscopy
• proficient in spoken and written English; basic knowledge of the German language
• experience in supervising and teaching students (e.g., in laboratories, tutorials, or practical courses)
• experience in publishing and conducting independent research
• strong ability to work in interdisciplinary and international research teams

WE OFFER YOU:

• 30 days annual leave
• Health management & university sports
• Further training opportunities (IT, languages, professional development)
• Career advice for young scientists
• Mobile working
• Annual special payment/company pension plan
• Flexible working hours
• Family office
• Welcome Center
• Mensa - Employee Tariff
• Bicycle Leasing
• Employee parking lot

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 15.08.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.