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The Department for Quantum Technology in the Faculty of Physics (FB 11) at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Postdoctoral research associate
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
(salary level TV-L E 13)
for the externally funded project QuGrids (Quantum-based Energy Grids) at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term, full-time position (100%) until 31 October 2026.
Your tasks:
- participate in the research activities of Prof C Schuck’s group, including the planning and execution of independent scientific projects in the area of nanophotonics and quantum technology;
- play a leading role in coordinating, executing and developing collaborative research efforts with group members, students, national and international partners in academia and industry;
- fabricate and characterise samples in chemical and physical processes; work in a cleanroom environment, including instrument and process manager tasks.
- construct and maintain laboratory setups and organise daily group operations; work with lasers, electrical instruments, high-vacuum equipment, cryogenic environments, laboratory and experimental control systems.
Our expectations:
- A doctorate in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related field of study is required.
- Experience in material science, semiconductor physics, photonics, nanophotonic design and characterisation is indispensable.
- Advanced knowledge in electromagnetic simulations, preferably MEEP and COMSOL, as well as knowledge of common high-level programming languages, preferably Python, is mandatory.
- Experience with working in cleanroom environments is a prerequisite, and familiarity with relevant nanofabrication methods, such as electron beam- or photolithography and characterisation of nanophotonic devices is highly beneficial.
- Experience with project management and participation in third-party funded research projects is highly desirable.
- Experience as a teaching assistant capable of supervising students is highly desirable.
- You should be team-oriented, have good communication skills, organisational skills, scientific writing and presentation skills and the ability to work independently. 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Nicole Altmann (offper@uni-muenster.de).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 16 February 2024, addressed to:
Universität Münster
Department of Quantum Technology
Prof Carsten Schuck
Heisenbergstr. 11, 48149 Münster
schuckc@uni-muenster.de
Please note that we only accept applications submitted electronically in PDF format and cannot consider other file formats.