The Institute of Applied Physics at the University of Münster is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 65%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (65% FTE) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.
Your tasks:
Experimental and accompanying theoretical/numerical research on the generation, active and passive coupling, control and amplification of longitudinal and transversal modes in diode-pumped solid-state laser systems with, for example, applications ranging from high-frequency two-dimensional beam scanning in microscopy to precision metrology. The position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A master's degree from a university or applied university in physics, photonic engineering, electrical engineering or a comparable degree program is required.
- The ability to independently carry out scientific work, solve problems and present results is required.
- A demonstrated understanding of at least one of the following topics is required: design and characterization of diode-pumped solid-state lasers, generation or coupling of transverse or longitudinal modes, or numerical modeling of light propagation in open multimode resonators or multimode waveguides.
- Furthermore, a good knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the German language would be an advantage.
Advantages for you:
- You can take the opportunity to be integrated into a supportive team while working on a current, interdisciplinary research topic in modern laser physics.
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – these values are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
General information on the working group's research can be found at www.optical-technologies.org. If you have any questions, please contact Prof Fallnich (Phone +49 251 83-36160, Email: fallnich@uni-muenster.de).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application as two PDF attachments: the first should contain a letter of application and your personal documents and the second a copy of your master’s thesis. Please send your application, by email only, to fallnich@uni-muenster.de by 2025-01-05. Please use the subject line “PhD longtrans-modes 12/2024”. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
We look forward to meeting you as a potential new group member!
University of Münster
Institute of Applied Physics
Optical Technologies Group
Prof Carsten Fallnich
Corrensstraße 2
48149 Münster
Germany
Reference number: 2024_11_37
