Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Strong light-matter interaction of molecular complexes.” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
InstitutionCluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences)
Salary level
Start date16.02.2026, fixed for a period of 18 months (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline30.12.2025
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
The project aims to connect first-principles approaches and algorithms used within in molecular physics, with tools to describe light-matter interacting systems employed in quantum optics. A focus will be on molecular complexes and on THz and chiral cavity setups, which utilize non-reciprocal metasurfaces and nanoparticle-on-mirror geometries. Besides working on these topics the research associate may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
The project-specific qualifications include a strong background in molecular quantum optics, modelling of photonic environments and first-principles methods for simulating molecular structures and dynamics. Experience with dedicated machine-learning approaches and optovibronic light-matter interactions are beneficial.
We offer
1. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
2. Continuing education opportunities
3. University pensions
4. Attractive location
5. Flexible working hours
6. Work-life balance opportunities
7. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
8. Educational leave
9. 30 days of vacation per annum
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