The Nanoelectronics Research Group (under Prof Wurstbauer) in the Institute of Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position for three years. Fulltime employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. The position is partially funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within the project “Coherent Many-body phenomena in degenerate exciton ensembles in van der Waals heterostructures (Koh-E3)”.
Your tasks:
- Working towards a Habilitation.
- Experimental investigation of emergent quantum phases of dense exciton ensembles in gatetuneable van der Waals heterostructures such as MoSe2/WSe2 bilayers.
- Optical spectroscopies including photoluminescence, reflectance and (low-frequency) resonant inelastic light scattering at cryogenic temperatures with external stimuli such as electric, magnetic fields or tentatively strain and stress.
- Experimental investigation of novel ferroelectric compounds and quantum materials obeying unconventional magnetism (e.g. Altermagnetism).
- Analysis and modelling of data.
- Proactive coordination with existing and new collaboration partners.
- Dissemination of project results via scientific publications, contributions to workshops and conferences and preparation of project reports.
- Supporting the research of Prof. Wurstbauer’s workgroup.
Our expectations:
- A masters’s degree and a completed PhD in physics is required.
- Excellent practical experience performing optical and electronic experiments in cryogenic environments (T<10K) is essential.
- Expert knowledge in low-frequency Raman spectroscopy and other spectroscopic techniques under external stimuli such as magnetic fields of pressure is required.
- Long standing experience with (layered) quantum materials, magnetic and ferroelectric compounds is mandatory.
- Knowledge in additional experimental techniques suitable to study unconventional magnetism is advantageous.
- Good knowledge of data analysis and measurement automatization using standard software such as Origin and Python is essential.
- Experience in working in collaborative research projects is highly desired.
- Experience in supervising and guiding Bachelor, Master and PhD students in the lab work is very welcome.
- The ability to think critically and be self-motivated with an independent and structured work style and a strong technical leaning, alongside the ability to work in a team, is required.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, preliminary knowledge in written and spoken German would be welcomed.
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. Part-time options are generally available.
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.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 20 June 2025 at
Universität Münster
Physikalisches Institut
Prof. Ursula Wurstbauer
Wilhelm-Klemm-Str. 10
48149 Münster
Applications should include a short statement of your research experience and interests, a CV including a list of publications, and the names and contact information of two potential referees.
You may also send your application electronically as a single PDF format file to wurstbauer@uni-muenster.de.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats
Reference number: 2025_06_02
