PhD Position in Quantum Materials Research and Optoelectronics

Overview

The Quantum Optoelectronics Group at the Philipps-Universität Marburg invites applications for a PhD Position in Quantum Materials Research and Optoelectronics within the DFG funded Emmy-Noether program “Hybrid quantum opto-electronic devices based on excitons in van der Waals heterostructure”. The successful candidate will explore emergent excitonic and quantum phenomena in atomically thin heterostructures, bridging fundamental research and potential applications in quantum optoelectronics.

The position is offered for a period of 3 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (75 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state of Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 75 %).

Registration number: ZE-0097-marquest-wmz-2025

Entry date: as soon as possible or by agreement

Application deadline:

Salary: E 13 TV-H

Duration: 3 years

Volume of employment: parttime (75 %)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

Responsibilities

• nanofabrication of electricallly-gated van der Waals heterostructures
• design, setup, and operation of experimental instrumentation
• optical spectroscopy and transport experiments
• data analysis, modeling and scientific communication
• scientific services in research and teaching
• preparation of publications and contributions to conferences

Qualifications

• MSc-degree or equivalent in physics or a related field
• strong motivation for experimental condensed matter and solid-state physics, with enthusiasm for both building instrumentation and using them to answer fundamental questions
• background in at least one of the following areas: condensed matter physics, solid-state physics or 2D materials
• experience with at least one of the following: nanofabrication, cryogenics, electrical transport or confocal microscopy

Disposition to own scientific qualification (e.g. a doctorate project in the area of experimental condensed matter physics) is expected.

We offer

• a stimulating and collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure
• close supervision and room for scientific independence
• a fully funded PhD position and complementary benefits (Landeticket Hessen, family service, career training)

Additional information

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

Join us in advancing the frontiers of quantum materials and exploring the fundamental physics of interacting excitons and electrons! Informal questions and expressions of interest are very much encouraged.

Contact for more Information Prof. Nadine Leisgang

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by November 16th, 2025 using the application-button below.

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