Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Spectroscopy of Transient Chiral Matter” § 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 deadline05.11.2025
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.
Specific Duties
1. planning, implementation, evaluation and publication of measurement results from experiments at large-scale facilities with variable polarization
2. mass spectroscopy with chiral molecules
3. independent experiments with optical lasers in the laser laboratory
4. ongoing review and content evaluation of relevant scientific literature
5. presentation of scientific results at international conferences
6. preparation of scientific publications
7. scientific profile building in multinational collaboration
8. support in supervision of doctoral students and general group organization with a focus on experiment planning
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
9. a university degree in physics
10. strong experimental experiences in the field of X-ray physics and conduction of beamtimes
11. experience in mass spectroscopy with chiral molecules at X-ray sources
12. experience in electron spectroscopy with chiral molecules at X-ray sources
13. publications as first author
14. very good experience with data analysis, ideally with Python as a programming language
15. excellent communication and teamwork skills in English, ideally also in French
16. strong initiative, effective working style
17. high level of organizational skills
18. willingness to work in an international and diverse team
We offer
19. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
20. Continuing education opportunities
21. University pensions
22. Attractive location
23. Flexible working hours
24. Work-life balance opportunities
25. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
26. Educational leave
27. 30 days of vacation per annum
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