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 solid-state theory, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of 3 years:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Dynamical Ferroelectricity
Start date at the earliest possible date
Working hours part-time with 30 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock, Campus Südstadt
Tender number P 119/2026
Limitation limited for 3 years
Application time 2026-11-05
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Nele Lübars
Phone number: 0381/498-1281
E-mail:
Department:
Prof. Dr. Fabio Caruso
Phone number: 0381/498-6910
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Prof. Fabio Caruso at the University of Rostock. The project focuses on developing accurate atomistic computational models for the light-induced control of ferroelectricity, based on density functional theory, many-body perturbation theory, and first-principles approaches to ultrafast dynamics. The PhD student will work closely with experimental partners in ultrafast science and 2D materials.
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable field
- strong background in solid-state physics
- good knowledge of the formalism of many-body perturbation theory
- excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written
- willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification (PhD)
- desirable are personal, task-relevant qualities (e.g., excellent punctuality and working to deadlines, communication skills for presenting research results, teamwork ability for working in interdisciplinary research groups, etc.)
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 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 05.11.2026 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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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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