University Professorship (W3) Optics and Photonics

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Germany is seeking qualified candidates for a position in experimental optics & photonics. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in light-matter interactions and fulfilling a teaching obligation at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. The ideal candidate will contribute to a prestigious research program and be part of a large scientific association committed to advancing education and technology in this field.

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in experimental optics & photonics with a focus on light-matter interactions.
• Commitment to teaching with the obligation of 9 hours per week per semester.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in the field of experimental optics & photonics.
• Teach at the BSc and MSc levels at the KIT Department of Physics.

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research

Other

Starting date

25.11.2025

Job description

We are seeking highly qualified candidates working in the field of experimental optics & photonics with a focus on light‑matter interactions and its applications in condensed matter. This can include but is not limited to advanced optical microscopy, biophotonics, light‑enabled nanotechnology, nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, optical metrology, optical quantum technology, and ultrafast spectroscopy.

The research program of the candidate is expected to complement and strengthen the field of optics & photonics at KIT. This field strongly contributes to the ”Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics” (KSOP), the “Karlsruhe Center for Optics & Photonics” (KCOP), the excellence cluster “3D Matter Made to Order” (3DMM2O), the Helmholtz programs “Materials Systems Engineering” (MSE) and “Natural, Artificial, and Cognitive Information Processing” (NACIP), and the KIT Center “Materials in Technical and Life Sciences” (MaTeLiS).

The candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to education and to execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 9 hours per week per semester. This includes teaching at the BSc and MSc levels at the KIT Department of Physics and within the MSc Program of KSOP.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over €5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.