Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Light-induced Superconductivity

University of Rostock; Rostock; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rostock, Rostock campus, invites applications for a Research Assistant (m/f/d) in light-induced superconductivity within the Institute of Physics. The role combines theory, simulations and teaching responsibilities.

You will develop theory and workflow, contribute to EPW code, perform first-principles calculations on HPC clusters, and publish and present results internationally. Eligibility requires a doctoral degree and strong background in many-body physics and

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master or equivalent)
• 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
• Experience with electron-phonon interactions, implementation of scientific software
• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written
• Very strong background in many-body physics and superconductivity
• Very good knowledge of electron-phonon interaction theory and/or many-body theory and their application in first-principles simulations
• Desirable: competitive publication output, and related qualities

Responsibilities

• Develop theory and simulation workflows for describing light-induced superconductivity.
• Co-develop new numerical approaches within the EPW code package.
• Carry out first-principles simulations of superconductors on high-performance computing clusters.
• Publish results in international journals and present them at international conferences.
• Teach and tutor exercise classes for Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in theoretical physics; co-supervise theses (4 hours per week during the semester)

Skills

DFT-based first-principles simulations

HPC clusters

Electron-phonon interactions

Many-body physics

Superconductivity knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or comparable field

Diplom/Master or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or comparable field

Tools

EPW code package

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 of 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 30.06.2027:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Light-induced Superconductivity

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 135/2026

Limitation limited until 30.06.2027

Application time 2026-11-06

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 superconductivity. The postdoctoral researcher will co-develop new numerical approaches within the EPW code package and carry out first-principles simulations of superconductors on high-performance computing clusters. The position includes publishing research results in international journals and presenting them at international conferences. The candidate’s academic qualifications consist of the development of an independent research profile in the field of ab initio theory of light-induced superconductivity. This goal is demonstrated by an independently authored publication in an internationally renowned journal, as well as a grant proposal submitted to an external funding agency to continue the research. It also involves teaching responsibilities: leading and tutoring exercise classes for Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in theoretical physics, as well as co-supervising theses (4 hours per week during the semester).

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
• experience with electron-phonon interactions, implementation of scientific software
• excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written
• very strong background in many-body physics and superconductivity
• very good knowledge of electron-phonon interaction theory and/or many-body theory and their application in first-principles simulations
• 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.

Application deadline: 06.11.2026

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

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

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

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