The Department for Quantum Technology in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 67%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67% FTE) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.
Your tasks:
- Participation in the research activities in Prof C. Schuck’s research group, including planning and executing independent scientific projects in the area of nanophotonics and superconducting single-photon detectors
- Strong contributions to collaborative research projects on quantum communication, particularly quantum key distribution, with national and international partners in academia and industry
- Fabrication and characterization of samples in chemical and physical processes; work in a cleanroom environment
- Electromagnetic simulations of nanophotonic devices and design of photonic integrated circuits
- Construct and maintain laboratory setups; work with lasers, electrical instruments, high-vacuum equipment and cryogenic environments
This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree (i.e. a German Diplom, master’s degree or equivalent) in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related field of study is required.
- Experience in experimental physics, nano- and quantum technology and a strong analytical background are indispensable.
- Proficiency in common high-level programming languages, preferably Python, is mandatory, and advanced knowledge in numerical simulation and computational techniques are strongly desired.
- Willingness to work in cleanroom environments is a prerequisite, and familiarity with advanced nanofabrication methods, such as electron beam lithography and reactive ion etching, as well as characterisation of nanophotonic devices, e.g. using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, is strongly desired.
- Candidates should be team-oriented, have good communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Nicole Altmann (offper@uni-muenster.de).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2024-10-15 at:
Universität Münster
Department of Quantum Technology
Prof Carsten Schuck
Heisenbergstr. 11, 48149 Münster
You may also send us your application electronically, as a PDF, to offper@uni-muenster.de.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Reference number: 2024_09_29
