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, working group "Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces", subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position as of the earliest opportunity on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "Applying Interoperable Metadata Standards (AIMS) 2" ending on 29.02.2028:
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces
Start date as of the earliest opportunity
Working hours part-time with 26 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number P 144/2025
Limitation limited until 29.02.2028
Application time 2025-11-05
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
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Georgios Agrofilax
Phone number: 0381/498-1282
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Prof. Dr. Sylvia Speller
Phone number: 0381/498-6980
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PostDoctoral Researcher on the project Applying Interoperable Metadata Standards (AIMS) 2 - A Platform for Creating and Sharing Metadata Standards and their Integration into Scientific Workflows in Mechanical Engineering and Related Disciplines. The aim of the project is to study molecule crystals and metallic nanostructures by force microscopy methods under external illumination. Special attention is paid to comprehensive metadata.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- prepare and investigate structures and interfaces using scanning probe methods under external optical excitation
- analyze metadata related to force microscopy
- evaluate data, discuss and present results and write manuscripts
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed academic university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in physics, at least with good results
- university doctoral degree in physics
- knowledge of surface physics and scanning probe microscopy techniques
- experience in the functional coating of surfaces
- knowledge of data analysis with C++, Python, LabVIEW
- ambition to unravel underlying physical mechanisms
- very good mathematical skills
- very good knowledge of written and spoken English
- ability to work independently and in new subject areas
- interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research
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.
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 05.11.2025 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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