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The Prof Bratschitsch’s research group “Ultrafast solid-state quantum optics and nanophotonics” in the Institute of Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Wissenschaftlich*r Mitarbeiter*in
(salary level TV-L E 13, 100%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position (100% FTE) for two years. Fulltime employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. The position provides the opportunity to work towards further academic qualification.
Your tasks:
- Ultrafast optical spectroscopy of magnetic nanosystems
- Supporting the research of Prof Bratschitsch’ s workgroup
Our expectations:
- A completed PhD in the natural sciences is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of exchange-coupled magnetic thin-film systems are required.
- Experience in and knowledge of optical spin injection into semiconductors are required.
- Experience in and knowledge of element-specific ultrafast time-resolved Kerr spectroscopy using free electron lasers in the extreme ultraviolet are required.
- Experience in and knowledge of magnetically doped ZnO nanostructures are required.
- Experience in and knowledge of the software Origin, Igor and Python are required.
- German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable.
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 10 November 2023 at:
Universität Münster
Physikalisches Institut
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Bratschitsch
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 Rudolf.Bratschitsch@uni-muenster.de.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.