Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Quantum Science

Stellenbeschreibung:

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.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Medical School of the University of Rostock invite applications for a PhD position in quantum science within the DFG-funded International Research Training Group GRK 2676 ‘Imaging quantum systems (IQS): photons, molecules, materials’. The position is available from the earliest possible date and is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2029.

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Quantum Science

Start date at the earliest possible date
Working hours part-time with 30 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number P 53/2026
Limitation limited until 31 March 2029
Application time

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department: Georgios Agrofilax
Phone number: 0381/
E-mail:

Department: Prof. Dr. Stefan Scheel
Phone number: 0381/
E-mail:

The school has been established between the universities of Rostock in Germany, and Ottawa and Calgary in Canada. In their applications interested candidates shall select three potential PhD projects provided on the IRTG website Selection of the successful candidates will consist of a two-step process: an initial selection of candidates who will be invited for interviews, followed by a final selection.

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

research within the IRTG IQS on a specific science project with the aim of obtaining a scientific qualification (doctorate)
opportunity for a research stay of several months at a Canadian partner university
publish research results

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

completed university degree (Diploma/Master or equivalent) in Quantum Science or related subject (physics, engineering etc) with at least good results
confident knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one´s own scientific qualification (doctorate)
very good communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team for interdisciplinary work groups

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 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.