Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI : Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- T[...]

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious research university in Hamburg is seeking a part-time Research Associate for the Cluster of Excellence project ‘CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter’. The successful candidate will investigate photon interactions with two-dimensional materials like graphene and engage in independent research. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Physics and a solid background in solid-state physics or quantum optics. This position offers reliable remuneration, flexible working hours, and excellent work-life balance.

Leistungen

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation per annum

Health management

Qualifikationen

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Strong background in solid-state physics, correlated materials, or quantum optics.

Aufgaben

• Conduct academic services for the project and pursue independent research.
• Investigate interactions between photons and 2D materials like graphene.
• Model theoretical aspects following experimental results.

Kenntnisse

Solid-state or condensed matter physics

Strongly correlated materials

Quantum optics

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI : Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Two-dimensional materials in chiral cavities” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution Cluster of Excellence „CUI : Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences), Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics

Salary level

Start date as soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline 13.01.2026

Scope of work part-time

Weekly hours 75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

In this project the successful candidate is supposed to investigate the (strong) interaction between photons and two-dimensional materials such as graphene. A specific focus will be on light-matter interactions within chiral cavity and potential spontaneous time-reversal symmetry breaking of the material subsystem. The theoretical modelling will be done closely following experimental results. The obtained results are supposed to provide new avenues to tailor solid-state systems with the help of optical cavities.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• a master in physics

The project-specific qualifications include a solid background in one of the following fields :

• solid-state or condensed matter physics
• strongly correlated materials or quantum optics

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.