Research Associate for the Project “Electronic correlations in functionalized graphene on SiC” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, 1st Institute for Theoretical Physics

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.10.2026, fixed until 30.09.2029 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-07-28

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

Theoretical and computational research on electronic correlations in functionalized graphene on SiC, with a focus on numerical simulations at the interface between theory and experiment. The project combines ab initio approaches with model-based many-body methods. The position offers the possibility to pursue a doctoral degree.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Master of Science in Physics, with experience in condensed matter physics and, ideally, theoretical solid-state physics.

Experience in the theory of strongly correlated systems using Green’s-function-based methods, such as dynamical mean-field theory, is desirable.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

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The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Tim Wehling

Location

Notkestr. 9-11
22607 Hamburg

Reference number

176

Application deadline

2026-07-28

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to .

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