PhD (m,f,x) until 31.08.2029 (end of the DFG Project – GaAs Quantum Dots: from Form to Function[...]

Faculty of Physics and Astronomy: Epitaxy section of Experimental Physics VI

We are looking for a part‑time hours per week = 75%) fixed‑term researcher (PhD) to start on and continue until (end of the DFG Project – GaAs Quantum Dots: from Form to Function). The position is at TVL E13.

Scope and Conditions

• Scope: part‑time
• Duration: fixed‑term, 36 months
• Start:
• Apply by:

Your tasks:

• In this project, Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) is our primary tool. You will be an architect of matter.
• Designing and growing high‑quality semiconductor heterostructures.
• Developing new epitaxial methods for strain‑free and lattice‑mismatched films.
• Characterizing your samples and interpreting complex data.
• Hands‑on Engineering: Building, maintaining, and improving our state‑of‑the‑art vacuum setups. If you enjoy “getting your hands dirty” with high‑end technology, you’ll fit right in.

Your profile:

• You hold a Master’s degree in (Solid‑State) Physics or a related engineering field. You are eager to dive deep into a three‑year research journey.
• Skills: Experience in vacuum technology, epitaxy, or device processing is a big plus, but self‑motivation and a “problem‑solver” mindset are mandatory.
• Communication: You are a team player who can collaborate with international top‑tier research groups.

What we offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr, a job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings, collaboration in a committed and appreciative team.

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV‑L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV‑L.

Further information can be found at (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. If the position is funded by third‑party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF):

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact

Contact persons for further information:

Dr. Arne Ludwig 0234/

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by . Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5487.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.