Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Experimental Physics

Universität Rostock; Rostock; Vor Ort; EUR 28.000 - 42.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Rostock invites applications for a Research Assistant (m/f/d) in Experimental Physics at the LiMatI project, funded until 31 December 2029. The position is a part-time 30-hour appointment in Rostock, TV-L pay group 13.

You will work in the Quantum Technology group, focusing on spin qubits and scanning probe techniques, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences. Applicants should have a STEM degree and a strong experimental background.

Qualifikationen

• Completed university degree in a STEM subject, preferably physics.
• Strong background in design and construction of optical systems.
• Strong background in device assembly from 2D materials.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Ability to cooperate in a diverse interdisciplinary team.
• Fluent English and willingness to learn German.
• Commitment to pursue scientific qualification.

Aufgaben

• Research in Experimental Physics toward a doctoral qualification.
• Deposition of fluorescent molecules on boron nitride by wet-chemistry and sublimation.
• Encapsulation of molecules in boron nitride via stamping assembly of multilayer heterostructures.
• Development of microwave-optical protocols for spin readout in room temperature and cryogenic conditions in confocal microscopes.
• Use of encapsulated fluorescent molecules as scanning probes in a planar scanning probe setup.
• Near-field microscopy of plasmonic nanostructures and near-field energy transfer.
• Magnetic imaging by scanning fluorescent molecules.
• Publication of results and dissemination in talks at national and international conferences.

Kenntnisse

Experimental physics

Optical systems design

2D material device assembly

Cryogenic experiments

Scanning probe techniques

Ausbildung

STEM university degree (physics)

Tools

Optical equipment

Confocal microscopes

Cryogenic equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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, Working Group of Quantum Technology, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "SFB LiMatI, 2. Förderperiode" ending on 31.12.2029.

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Experimental Physics

Start date at the earliest possible date

Working hours part-time with 30 hours

Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L

Location Rostock

Tender number P 103/2026

Limitation limited until 31.12.2029

Application time 2026-09-11

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Kati Barth

Phone number: 0381/498-1312

E-mail: [e-mail]

Department:

Prof. Dr. Friedemann Reinhard

Phone number: 0381/498-6840

E-mail: [e-mail]

In our collaborative research center LiMatI, we are working on developing novel spin qubits based on fluorescent molecules embedded into 2D materials. One particularly promising direction is to use these novel sensors as scanning probes for optical near-field microscopy and magnetic imaging. We are presently looking for a new PhD student to spearhead this direction of research in the future. As a successful applicant, your work will consist of the following directions:

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

• research in the field of Experimental Physics with the aim of scientific qualification (doctorate)
• deposition of ordered arrangements of fluorescent molecules on boron nitride by wet-chemistry and sublimation processes
• encapsulation of molecules in boron nitride by stamping assembly of multilayer heterostructures
• development of microwave-optical protocols for spin readout and experimental testing at room temperature and in cryogenics conditions in confocal microscopes
• use of encapsulated fluorescent molecules as scanning probes in a planar scanning probe setup
• near-field microscopy of plasmonic nanostructures and near-field energy transfer by scanning fluorescent molecules
• magnetic imaging by scanning fluorescent molecules
• publication of the results and dissemination in talks on national and international conferences

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in a STEM subject, preferably physics, and with preferably excellent results
• strong background in design and construction of optical systems, or clear potential and willingness to build expertise in this domain
• strong background in device assembly from 2D materials, or clear potential and willingness to build expertise in this domain
• excellent academic track record
• ability to cooperate in a diverse team and in an interdisciplinary environment
• willingness to investigate scientific questions in depth and search for fundamental understanding of phenomena
• fluent English language proficiency, and willingness to build basic proficiency in German
• willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification

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.

• 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

By 11.09.2026 at the latest.

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