Research Associate for the Project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer a[...]

Hamburg Center for Health Economics; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a part-time research associate to support a project in quantum physics. The role involves contributing to research on next-generation quantum computing platforms. Candidates should possess a university degree in physics and a strong background in experimental work, with skills in lasers and optics. Flexible working hours and various benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration

Continuing education opportunities

30 days of vacation per annum

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Qualifikationen

• University degree in physics or work experience in physics labs.
• Strong background in experimental work.
• Prior experience with lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, or cryogenics.

Aufgaben

• Conduct academic services in a physics project.
• Pursue independent research and academic qualifications.
• Develop next-generation tweezer platform for quantum computing.

Kenntnisse

Experimental work

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

University degree in physics

Tools

Lasers

Optics

Ultra-high vacuum

Cryogenics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Quantum Physics

Salary level EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date 01.01.2026, fixed for a period of two years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline 30.11.2025

Scope of work part-time

Weekly hours 75 % of standard work hours per week

Responsibilities

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

This research associate position is for the project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer array“ in the working group of Prof. Peter Schauss. The goal is to develop a next-generation tweezer platform for ytterbium atoms in a cryogenic environment to suppress losses, increase coherence times and improve fidelity of entanglement operations for future neutral atom quantum computers.

Qualifications

• a university degree in physics or work experience in physics labs
• a strong background in experimental work
• prior experience in at least one of the following fields: lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, cryogenics
• self-motivated and working well in an interdisciplinary field
• excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly nature
• good communication skills in English

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.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Peter Schauss

[e-mail]

[phone]

Reference number 334

Location Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg

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Application deadline 30.11.2025

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [e-mail].

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