Junior Research Group Leader – Fusion Materials Science (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Establishment and leadership of a junior research group

• Development of a new research field
• Acquisition of third-party funding
• Supervision of doctoral candidates, Master’s and Bachelor’s theses
• Participation in teaching
• Participation in academic self-governance

Networking and Knowledge Transfer

• Cooperation and networking, especially with scientific, engineering, and technical research groups in the field
• Participation in the Bavarian Fusion Cluster and the planned Fusion Campus

Your Profile

• Excellent doctorate and proven expertise in the field of materials science and materials engineering
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in project work and ideally initial experience in acquiring third-party funding
• Motivation to mentor and support early-career researchers

Benefits : We Have a Lot To Offer

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
• Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
• Structured doctoral degree programs
• Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
• Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
• Joint team activities
• Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
• Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
• Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
• Active health management