Research Associate (Postdoc) for the Project “Understanding molecular dynamics with femtosecond optical and X-ray spectroscopy in condensed phases” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Nanostructure and Solid State Physics, Huse Research Group
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.06.2026, fixed until 31.03.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 2026-04-17
Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
- teaching (25% of work hours [4 LVS], preferably in German, English possible)
- building femtosecond spectroscopy instrumentation (incl. Interfacing with software)
- experimental project design (incl. Literature research)
- data analysis and simulations (e.g. Python, Matlab, DFT codes)
- publication: Preparation and submission of publications, participation in conferences
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field plus doctorate.
Required academic degrees
- completed university degree (diploma/master's degree) in physics, chemistry or related disciplines, with a completed scientific doctoral degree
Required expertise
- knowledge and experience in more than one of the following areas:
- research with pulsed lasers (preferably femtosecond lasers)
- operating femtosecond laser spectrometers (incl. maintenance, safety aspects)
- design and setup of optical instrumentation (incl. computer interfacing, DAQ programs)
- non-linear optics and nonlinear spectroscopy methods
Good publication record, willingness to teach in undergraduate physics and interdisciplinary (physics/chemistry) programs as well as to co-supervise BSc/MSc/PhD students, excellent communication skills in English, pronounced sense of responsibility, outstanding motivation to work as an experimentalist.
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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Instructions for applying
Contact
Prof. Dr. Nils Huse
Ji-Eun Lee
Location
Luruper Chaussee 149
22761 Hamburg
Reference number
57
Application deadline
2026-04-17
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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