Academic staff member - doctoral student for theory of ternary metal nitrides (f/m/d)

Karlstad University; Ilmenau; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned university in Germany is offering a doctoral research position focusing on the theory of ternary metal nitrides. The role involves structural optimization and the calculation of optical spectra, requiring a Master's degree in a related scientific discipline. Candidates should have Python programming skills and good English proficiency. Benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days vacation, and a family-friendly working model.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration according to collective agreement

30 days vacation and additional days off

Family-friendly, flexible working time model

Wide range of individual training opportunities

Extensive health and sports programs

Respectful working environment

Qualifikationen

• University degree in physics, chemistry, or related field with knowledge in solid-state physics, quantum mechanics, or quantum chemistry.

Aufgaben

• Structural optimization and calculation of optical spectra of novel ternary metal nitrides.
• Application of results for the analysis of experimental optical spectra.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of programming language Python

Experience in optical spectroscopy

Good written and spoken English skills

Ausbildung

University degree (Master of Science or comparable) in physics, chemistry or materials science

Jobbeschreibung

Academic staff member - doctoral student for theory of ternary metal nitrides (f/m/d)

In the Department of Mathemathics and Natural Sciences in the Group Theoretical Physics at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a

Academic staff member - doctoral student for theory of ternary metal nitrides (f/m/d)

to promote their own academic qualifications within the meaning of Section 2 (1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) from 01.01.2026.

The position is part of the German Research Foundation (DFG) priority program Nitrides4Future, subproject "Ternary metal nitrides – exploring fundamental optical and electronic properties towards ferroelectric functional structure".

Your job tasks includes the following responsibilities:

• Structural optimization and calculation of optical spectra of novel ternary metal nitrides using density functional theory and machine-learning methods developed at the group
• Application of the results for the analysis and interpretation of experimental optical spectra provided by project partners

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

• University degree (Master of Science or comparable) in physics, chemistry or materials science with profound knowledge in solid-state physics, quantum mechanics or quantum chemistry.

Following competences are desirable:

• Sound knowledge of the programming language python and in optical spectroscopy
• Good written and spoken English skills

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

The position is not divisible.

The job interviews will be placed in calender week 46/2025.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• family-friendly, flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
• wide range of individual training opportunities
• extensive health and sports programs
• respectful working environment at a renowned university

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovativ teaching and interdisciplinary. It identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family.

Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

For further information please contact PD Dr. Wichard Beenken, Phone [phone].

Job details

Title

Academic staff member - doctoral student for theory of ternary metal nitrides (f/m/d)

2025-10-19 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-10-19 23:59 (CET)

TU Ilmenau stands for teaching and research at the highest level in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media.