The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Physics, Group high energy density physics, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "IFUEL" ending on 31.12.2028:
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - high energy density physics
Start date at the earliest possible date
Working hours full-time
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number P 5/2026
Limitation limited until 31.12.2028
Application time 2026-02-02
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Georgios Agrofilax
Tel.-Nr.: 0381/498-1282
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Department:
Prof. Dr. Dominik Kraus
Tel.-Nr.: 0381/498-6930
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The collaborative research project “High-efficiency laser technology for an inertial fusion power plant combined with state-of-the-art HED diagnostics” (IFUEL) aims to scale Yb:YLF-based solid-state laser technology to high pulse energies (>100 J for nanosecond pulses) while maintaining a high repetition rate (10 Hz). As a first application of this technology, a pulsed plasma source will be developed to enable realistic investigations of plasma–wall interactions as expected in future fusion reactors.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research in the fields of inertial fusion and high energy density physics within the BMFTR project IFUEL under the Fusion 2040 funding program
- design, execution and analysis of experiments to investigate the interaction of laser-generated plasmas with potential wall materials for fusion reactors
- develop and setup of diagnostics for laser-generated plasmas, in particular the measurement of charge and emitted radiation
- co-supervise students within the project IFUEL
- publish scientific results
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed scientific university degree (state examination, diploma, master's or comparable degree) in physics with preferably good results
- doctorate in physics or comparable subject area
- very good knowledge in the field of plasma physics
- experience with high energy laser systems and the preparation of samples for corresponding experiments is desirable
- good programming skills
- confident knowledge of written and spoken English
- communication and teamwork skills for working in international research collaborations
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 02.02.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
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