Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Electron-phonon interactions

University of Rostock; Rostock; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rostock invites applications for a Research Assistant (m/f/d) in Electron-phonon interactions within the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso at the Institute for Physics.

The position focuses on developing theory and simulation workflows for describing light-induced phase transitions, with responsibilities including numerical simulations, software development, and dissemination of results. The post involves teaching tutoring for Bachelor physics courses (4 hours per week in the

Qualifications

• Requires Diplom/Master in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent.
• Requires PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Several years of experience with DFT-based first-principles simulations and HPC clusters.
• Excellent knowledge of electron-phonon interactions and polaron theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational methods for coupled non-equilibrium dynamics of electrons and phonons.
• Co-develop new numerical approaches for ultrafast dynamics on HPC clusters.
• Publish research results and present at international conferences.

Skills

DFT simulations

HPC experience

Polaron theory

Many-body theory

English proficiency

Education

Diplom/Master in Physics or related

PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

EPW code package

First-principles methods

DFT software

Job description

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 for Physics, group solid-state theory, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis ending on 31.12.2028:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Electron-phonon interactions

Start date at the earliest possible date

Working hours full-time with 40 hours

Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L

Location Rostock, Campus Südstadt

Tender number W 134/2026

Limitation limited until 31.12.2028

Application time 2026-11-06

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

Nele Lübars
Phone number: 0381/498-1281
E-mail: [e-mail]

Prof. Dr. Fabio Caruso
Phone number: 0381/498-6910
E-mail: [e-mail]

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso at the University of Rostock. The project focuses on developing the theory and simulation workflows for describing light-induced phase transitions. The postdoctoral researcher will co-develop new numerical approaches for ultrafast dynamics simulations within the EPW code package and carry out numerical simulations on high-performance computing clusters. The position includes publishing research results and presenting them at international conferences. The candidate’s research qualifications consist of developing and implementing a computational method for the coupled non-equilibrium dynamics of electrons and phonons, which will be released as software, along with at least three publications in internationally renowned journals and a self-authored grant proposal submitted for external funding. It also involves teaching: tutoring exercise classes for Bachelor's physics courses (4 hours per week during the semester), including designing, preparing, and marking student exercises.

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable field
• completed doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• several years of experience with DFT-based first-principles simulations, calculations on HPC clusters
• very good knowledge of the formalism of electron-phonon interactions and polaron theory
• very good knowledge of electron-phonon interaction theory and/or many-body theory, and their application in first-principles simulations
• excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written
• willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification
• desirable:
  • a competitive publication output, compatible with the career stage
  • personal, task-relevant qualities (e.g., excellent punctuality and working to deadlines, communication skills for presenting research results, teamwork ability for working in interdisciplinary research groups, etc.)

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

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 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

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

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

Contact

Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: [phone] - 0

Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock

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