Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Developing terahertz and mid-infrared light sources” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘
Salary level
Start date01.01.2026, fixed for a period of two years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline06.10.2025
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.
A key task will be the development of novel strategies for generating intense optical pulses tunable from the multi-THz to the mid-infrared spectral range at multi-kilohertz repetition rates. These light sources will then be applied to investigate photo-induced non-equilibrium phases in complex condensed matter systems, including ferroic and superconducting materials.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
The applicant is expected to have strong expertise in the development or use of far-infrared, sub-picosecond light sources, especially those based on nonlinear optical techniques such as optical parametric amplification, difference-frequency generation, or optical rectification. Comparable experience in characterizing the generated light fields and applying them in time-resolved optical spectroscopy is also required. Familiarity with current problems in condensed matter physics would be an asset, but is not essential.
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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