Research Associate for the Project “DASHH Graduate School: ‘Phase Retrieval in Imaging and Speech Enhancement’ & ‘AI-Driven-Structure-Based Discovery of Bacterial Second Messenger Signaling Targets’” 2 PhD Positions § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics
Salary level
Start dateSpring 2026, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline31.10.2025
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
Weekly hours75 % or 100 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
50% of your working hours duties include academic services in the project named above the other ones primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
Teaching duties are 1 LVS.
For detailed information on the responsibilities regarding the specific project, please consult the project descriptions at (75% position) and (100% position).
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an excellent academic background (preferably with a Master's degree) in natural sciences, engineering sciences, computer science, or applied mathematics. The candidates should bring a strong interest to work on highly interdisciplinary topics, should be team-oriented, and have a strong background in programming. More requirements are listed at .
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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