Research assistant (Post Doc) with the aim of habilitation

Organisation/Company Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet zu Kiel Department Department of Materials Science Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.7 Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the Faculty of Engineering of Kiel University, Department of Materials Science, the position of a

research assistant (Post Doc)

with the aim of habilitation

is to be filled as soon as possible. The position is first for a period of 3 years. An extension of the employment contract by up to three years is possible within the framework of the regulations of the academic fixed-term contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). The regular weekly working time is that of a full-time employee (currently 38.7 hours). The salary is in accordance with the German collective labour agreement for public service (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) salary group 14 TV-L. This post is linked to the possibility of habilitation on Magnetic Materials or Magnetic Domains.

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

To acquire further scientific qualification (habilitation), the job holder should be able to cover a wide range of tasks in the field of magnetic material preparation and characterization. This preferentially includes the independent characterization of the magnetic microstructure through the combined use of magnetometric methods and static and dynamic domain imaging techniques.

The qualification position has a teaching obligation of 4 weekly lecture hours, for example by lecturing, exercises, or supervision of lab courses in the study programs Materials Science, Material Science and Business Administration,as well as the corresponding international study programs in Materials Science.

Specific Requirements

• master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science or Physics as well as a PhD with a focus on magnetic materials or applied micromagnetism
• relevant publications in the field of magnetic materials, magnetic films, or magnetic domains
• broad practical experience in the field of magnetic characterization as well as be acquaintance with methods of magnetic domain imaging
• very good English skills, both spoken and written (comparable to Level B2 or better)
• experience with magneto-optical microscopy is desired
• research experience abroad within a Postdoc position is desired

Additional Information

Working here at the largest university in the state of Schleswig-Holstein in a city with a high living standard is interesting and varied. As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working hours and extremely good conditions for combining work and family life. Part-time employment is generally possible. We also offer attractive further and continued education options, health management, the job ticket and an inviting sports programme at discounted rates.

Selection process

Interested candidates should send an application, including a cover letter, CV, references, and copies of degree certificates in a single PDF file to:

Application deadline is March 31st 2026.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jeffrey McCord

Please note that applications that only contain a CV are considered incomplete and unfortunately cannot be considered in the further process.

Please note that we explicitly waive the requirement for application photos and kindly ask you not to include any.

Kiel University is committed to the employment of people with disabilities: Applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they have the equivalent qualifications.